Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic like United, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two changes following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one change after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted this encounter may influence their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Key players to watch include Bruno Fernandes for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.
