Man Utd against Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins straight this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found relatively easy. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two adjustments after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in in defense.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans from the German coach.
It is widely discussed that this match might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch are the captain in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form recently.
