Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories straight this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make two adjustments in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club in fine form of four goals in three games, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest this encounter may influence their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Ones to watch feature the captain for United and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
