Man Utd versus Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton are the Seagulls, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Let’s go!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two changes following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in in defense.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest that this match might affect their respective fortunes during the league unfolds.
Key players to watch are Fernandes in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.
