Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans from the German coach.
It is widely discussed the fixture may influence for both teams’ seasons during the league campaign progresses.
Ones to watch are the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
