Man Utd versus Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row this evening. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
However, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on a couple of alterations following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro replaces him at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight continues.
Ones to watch are the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well lately.
