Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, folks. Game on!
The Teams
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make two adjustments after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.
Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.
Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, each performing well recently.
