Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes straight in this match. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim currently!
Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. That said, the visitors are also famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song lately.
