Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Yet, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made two changes in the wake of last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch are Fernandes for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song lately.
