Manchester United v Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, 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 leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations in the wake of last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers include Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.