Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes straight in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, comes back to Manchester with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest that this match could have implications their campaigns during the league campaign progresses.
Key players to watch include Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well recently.
