Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Match Preview
Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three Premier League wins straight in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, the visitors are also famously erratic like United, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, 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 (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two adjustments after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one change following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed the fixture might affect their campaigns as the Premier League continues.
Star performers are Fernandes for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form in recent weeks.
