Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also famously erratic similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two adjustments following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench 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 for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed that this match may influence their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch include Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both on song lately.
