Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories straight in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also famously erratic like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. Let’s go!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two adjustments in the wake of their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, ex-United player champions in during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.
It is widely discussed this encounter might affect their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.
Key players to watch feature the captain for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, each performing well in recent weeks.
