Man Utd versus Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage

Match Preview

Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes straight in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.

Start time is 17:30 BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!

Starting XIs

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

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.

An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.

It is widely discussed this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League continues.

Star performers include Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck from the away side, each performing well lately.