Man Utd v Brighton – English top flight Updates
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, 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 in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two changes following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, ex-United player champions in during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed the fixture might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers feature the captain for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.
