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

Introduction

The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories straight tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, 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: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

United decided on a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in in defense.

He sustained a knock this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans from the German coach.

Analysts have noted the fixture may influence their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.

Key players to watch feature Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.