Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage

Introduction

Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories straight tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!

However, the opposing team come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.

Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!

Lineups

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).

Team News

Manchester United make two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.

Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their campaigns during the league continues.

Key players to watch include Fernandes for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.