Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes straight tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two changes after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch include the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form in recent weeks.
