Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Updates

Introduction

The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

However, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.

The match begins at 17:30 BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, folks. Game on!

Lineups

Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two adjustments after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak scoring four in three, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted this encounter may influence their respective fortunes during the league continues.

Key players to watch feature Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well recently.