Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Preamble
Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match competing and maybe highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two adjustments after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Star performers are Bruno Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both on song lately.