Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes straight this evening. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Let’s go!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two adjustments after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture may influence their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Star performers are the captain in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song lately.
