Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Yet, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one alteration post-success against versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.
Analysts have noted this encounter may influence their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch include Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both on song recently.
