Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
Man Utd, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, ex-United player to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.
It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well in recent weeks.
