Manchester United versus Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row in this match. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, comes back to Manchester with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes from the German coach.
Analysts have noted that this match may influence their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.
Key players to watch are Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, both on song recently.