Man Utd against Brighton – English top flight Updates
Preamble
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven encounters in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, 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).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make two adjustments following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
Various reports suggest the fixture may influence their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both on song recently.
