Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories in a row in this match. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Game on!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two changes in the wake of last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest the fixture may influence their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form lately.
