Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes straight in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed the fixture might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League continues.
Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song lately.
