Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Match Preview
Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two changes following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league 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.
