Manchester United v Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Preamble
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories in a row in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. Game on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Yoro steps in at the back.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.
Star performers feature Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song lately.
