Manchester United against Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes in a row in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
Yet, Brighton are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Let’s go!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two adjustments following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.
Various reports suggest that this match might affect their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Key players to watch are Bruno Fernandes for United plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.
