Manchester United versus Brighton – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest the fixture may influence for both teams’ seasons during the league unfolds.
Key players to watch include Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form in recent weeks.
