Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two adjustments in the wake of their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in at the back.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well lately.
