Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Updates

Introduction

The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!

Starting XIs

Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).

Squad Updates

United decided on two changes in the wake of last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in at the back.

He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one change after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.

Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes during the league continues.

Ones to watch feature Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, each performing well in recent weeks.