Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage

Introduction

Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures head-to-head.

Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. That said, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!

The Teams

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations in the wake of the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.

Analysts have noted that this match may influence their campaigns in the top flight campaign progresses.

Key players to watch feature the captain in red and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.