Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Man Utd, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Game on!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two adjustments following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations from the German coach.
It is widely discussed that this match could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch include Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
