Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row tonight. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two adjustments after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, ex-United player to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest that this match could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch include the captain in red and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well lately.
