Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins straight in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two changes following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, comes back to Manchester with great momentum with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest that this match may influence their respective fortunes as the Premier League continues.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both on song recently.
