Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories straight in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two adjustments in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club with great momentum scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch include the captain for United plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form lately.
