Man Utd versus Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories straight this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Let’s go!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make a couple of alterations after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted that this match could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers are Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both on song recently.
