Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Preamble
Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row this evening. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
However, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
The match begins at 17:30 BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two changes after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him in defense.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well in recent weeks.
