Manchester United versus Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage

Match Preview

The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins on the bounce this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

However, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!

The Teams

Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two adjustments after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro steps in in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, ex-United player champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.

It is widely discussed the fixture might affect their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.

Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form lately.