Man Utd against Brighton – Premier League Updates
Preamble
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
However, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, folks. Let’s go!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two changes after their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans from the German coach.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Ones to watch feature Fernandes in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
