Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Updates
Preamble
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!
The Teams
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes in the wake of last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight continues.
Key players to watch are Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.
