Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Updates

Introduction

Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins in a row this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. It’s on!

Starting XIs

United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two adjustments after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one change after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, an improvement on in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.

Star performers feature the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.