Man Utd versus Brighton – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins straight in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
However, the opposing team are the Seagulls, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven encounters in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Game on!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two adjustments in the wake of their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
