Manchester United v Brighton – English top flight Updates
Match Preview
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins on the bounce tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two changes after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight continues.
Key players to watch are the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
