Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Preamble
Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two adjustments following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans from the German coach.
Various reports suggest that this match could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch include Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, each performing well recently.
