Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories straight in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
Analysts have noted this encounter may influence their respective fortunes during the league unfolds.
Key players to watch feature the captain in red and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well recently.