Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Preamble
Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes straight in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic like United, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Let’s go!
The Teams
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro steps in in defence.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.
