Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, the visitors are also famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
Lineups
United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments following the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest this encounter may influence their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch include Bruno Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form recently.
