Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE: Carabao Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Man Utd vs Brighton LIVEPAThere is a full slate of Carabao Cup action on the cards tonight, with Manchester United vs Brighton topping a four-match bill. It is the opening match of both sides’ campaigns in this competition, given their respective European obligations, but the Red Devils have already bettered their attempt from last season, which ended in the second round after an ignominious defeat by Grimsby Town.Brighton only made it as far as the fourth round last time out, losing to eventual finalists Arsenal, and Fabian Hurzeler will be keen for a sustained cup run. He has his work cut out for him, though, with as many as ten first-team players including Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma set to miss out through injury at Old Trafford. The youngster JJ Gabriel will miss out for United, though, after putting in a transfer request.Tonight’s match will be followed by the draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, where the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool will all find out their next opponents. So too will one of United or Brighton. Follow the match LIVE below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis.Manchester United vs Brighton latest newsBrighton team news: Injury crisis rumbles onFabian Hurzeler has a relatively easy selection tonight. He has so many absentees, many of his decisions will be made for him.Let’s break down the crisis.Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma are both out until after the international break. Jack Hinshelwood is closing in on a return from a small problem, but is not expected to feature here.Mats Wieffer is out with a knee problem, and Zadok Yohanna has a knock. Georginio Rutter will face a late fitness test here. Femi Azeezv may also be in line to debut as he builds his fitness. Michael Svoboda is in the same boat.Stefanos Tzimas and Evan Ferguson are continuing to recover from long-term issues.Man Utd early team news: Shaw latestIt is hoped Luke Shaw will be fit to return to the United squad today. He missed the weekend’s derby with muscle tightness, leaving Patrick Dorgu to stand in for him.Matthijs de Ligt is closing in on a comeback, but is not expected to feature tonight.There should be rotation across the park, though, with Senne Lammens expected to drop out in favour of Karl Darlow. It remains to be seen whether many changes will be made to the front four, with Joshua Zirkzee perhaps in line for a chance.How to watch Man Utd vs Brighton TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football ahead of kick-off at 8pm.The match will also be broadcast for free on ITV, with coverage starting at 7.30pm on ITV1.Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via the ITVX app or the ITV website.Good eveningHello, and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United vs Brighton in the Carabao Cup!It is a first involvement of the season in this competition for both clubs. Who will make a winning start, and who will be sent home?All will be revealed! Stick with us for all the latest from Old Trafford, where proceedings will get underway at 8pm BST.ES Composite