Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row tonight. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game 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 completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two changes following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated 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 in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton have made one change post-success against versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight continues.
Ones to watch feature Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form in recent weeks.
