Man Utd versus Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories straight in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak of four goals in three games, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest that this match may influence their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers are Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well recently.
