Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Updates

Introduction

Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

However, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Let’s go!

The Teams

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

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Squad Updates

United decided on two adjustments following the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes from the German coach.

It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.

Key players to watch are Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form lately.