Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Updates
Preamble
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories straight in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.
Start time is 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. Game on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make a couple of alterations in the wake of the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes for United plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
