Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, the opposing team come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two changes following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Key players to watch include Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.
