Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Preamble
Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two adjustments in the wake of the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes from the German coach.
Various reports suggest that this match could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league unfolds.
Ones to watch are Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song recently.
