Man Utd against Brighton – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments in the wake of last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch include Bruno Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, each performing well lately.
