Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes after last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes from the German coach.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their campaigns during the league continues.
Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form lately.
