Manchester United v Brighton – English top flight Updates
Preamble
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match competing and maybe highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two adjustments following the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench this campaign.
Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations from the German coach.
It is widely discussed the fixture may influence their respective fortunes as the Premier League continues.
Star performers include the captain in red and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form lately.
