Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes straight this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
An issue arose 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 versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed that this match could have implications their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Star performers are the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, both on song recently.
