Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins on the bounce this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two changes following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one change post-success against over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes from the German coach.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League continues.
Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form lately.
