Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two adjustments following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed that this match could have implications their campaigns during the league continues.
Key players to watch are the captain in red and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well recently.
