Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates

Introduction

Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

However, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven encounters head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!

Starting XIs

United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.

Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.

The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed the fixture might affect for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.

Star performers include Fernandes for United plus Welbeck from the away side, each performing well in recent weeks.