Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Match Preview
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories straight tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, 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 (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two changes after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest that this match may influence their respective fortunes during the league unfolds.
Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.
