Man Utd versus Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories straight in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two changes after the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch post-success against over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed this encounter might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.
Star performers include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form recently.
