Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Updates
Preamble
Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two adjustments after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent at all, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton have made a single switch post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted the fixture may influence their campaigns in the top flight campaign progresses.
Ones to watch feature Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well lately.
