Man Utd against Brighton – English top flight Updates
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two changes following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one change following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest that this match may influence their campaigns during the league campaign progresses.
Ones to watch feature Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
