Man Utd against Brighton – English top flight Updates
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row tonight. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well in recent weeks.