Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories straight tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two adjustments following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted that this match might affect their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers are the captain for United and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song recently.
