Manchester United versus Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories in a row tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in in defence.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight campaign progresses.
Ones to watch include Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.
