Man Utd versus Brighton – English top flight Updates
Introduction
Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three Premier League wins straight in this match. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially 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. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, 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 starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two adjustments following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.
Brighton have made a single switch post-success against over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, ex-United player to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.
It is widely discussed the fixture might affect their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Key players to watch include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form lately.
