Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 17:30 BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Game on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed about the views of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch include Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form lately.
