Man Utd versus Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Game on!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens, 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: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on a couple of alterations in the wake of last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed the fixture may influence their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Key players to watch include Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
