Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories in a row this evening. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven League meetings between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make two adjustments following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted that this match may influence their campaigns during the league continues.
Star performers are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
