Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins straight tonight. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Yet, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Let’s go!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two changes after their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made a single switch post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.
It is widely discussed that this match might affect their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well recently.
