Match Preview
Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories in a row this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
Lineups
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 & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two changes after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted that this match could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League continues.
Ones to watch include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.
