Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
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 for the very first time!
Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent like United, making this match competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in in defense.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego GĂłmez, now among the subs.
The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers include Fernandes for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song recently.
