Manchester United versus Brighton – Premier League Updates
Introduction
The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes straight in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven fixtures between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two changes following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed the fixture may influence for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch are the captain for United plus Welbeck from the away side, each performing well lately.
