Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins in a row this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Yet, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. It’s on!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two changes after last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club with great momentum with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers include Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, each performing well recently.
