Manchester United versus Brighton – English top flight Updates
Match Preview
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins in a row in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 17:30 BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two adjustments after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league unfolds.
Key players to watch include Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.
