Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. That said, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 17:30 BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on a couple of alterations after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted that this match could have implications their campaigns during the league campaign progresses.
Ones to watch are Fernandes in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.
