Man Utd v Brighton – English top flight Updates
Introduction
Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!
The Teams
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two adjustments following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.
Analysts have noted that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch include the captain for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.
