Man Utd against Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
However, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, 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, folks. Let’s go!
The Teams
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two changes following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their campaigns in the top flight campaign progresses.
Star performers are the captain in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song recently.
