Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
Man Utd, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories straight tonight. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven encounters head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.
Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes from the German coach.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Star performers feature Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.