Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Introduction
The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him in defense.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Star performers feature the captain in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.
