Manchester United against Brighton – English top flight Updates
Preamble
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 17:30 BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest the fixture may influence their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch include Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well in recent weeks.
