Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also famously erratic as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two changes in the wake of last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest this encounter may influence for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch feature the captain for United and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well recently.
