Manchester United versus Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories in a row tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Yoro steps in in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton have made a single switch post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch are the captain from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form recently.
