Manchester United v Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories in a row in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
However, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Game on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two adjustments in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester with great momentum with four recent goals, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations from the German coach.
Analysts have noted the fixture might affect their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Ones to watch feature Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.
