Man Utd versus Brighton – English top flight Updates
Preamble
Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins straight in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Start time is 17:30 BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make two changes in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player champions in back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch include Bruno Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.
