Manchester United against Brighton – English top flight Updates
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!
Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven fixtures head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two changes in the wake of their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in in defense.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.
Analysts have noted the fixture might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
