Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
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Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: 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 playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made two changes following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted that this match could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight continues.
Star performers feature Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form recently.
