Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Match Preview
Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories straight this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Yet, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. Let’s go!
Lineups
United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture might affect their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.
Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song in recent weeks.
