Manchester United v Brighton – Premier League Updates

Match Preview

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also famously erratic like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Start time is 5.30pm BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!

Starting XIs

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).

Selection Changes

United decided on two adjustments after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in in defense.

He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.

Star performers include Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form recently.