Manchester United against Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Preamble
Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories straight in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Having said all that, the visitors are also famously erratic similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Game on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two adjustments following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Star performers include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form lately.