Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two adjustments in the wake of the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.
Star performers are Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both on song recently.
