Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories straight in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found relatively easy. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two changes after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton have made a single switch post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … 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 feature the captain for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form recently.
