Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes straight this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted the fixture might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch include Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
