Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
The match begins at 5.30 in the evening one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations from the German coach.
Various reports suggest the fixture might affect their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.
