Manchester United v Brighton – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins straight in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Let’s go!
The Teams
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two changes after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester with great momentum with four recent goals, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well recently.
