Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Updates
Introduction
Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories straight tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make a couple of alterations following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him in defense.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest that this match might affect their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Star performers include Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song recently.
