Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Updates

Introduction

Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

However, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!

Lineups

Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).

Team News

Man Utd have made two adjustments in the wake of last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him in defence.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester with great momentum with four recent goals, an improvement on in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.

Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes during the league continues.

Key players to watch are Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, each performing well recently.