Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories straight in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two adjustments after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Yoro steps in in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton have made one change post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, 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 in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.
Various reports suggest that this match could have implications their campaigns in the top flight campaign progresses.
Star performers are Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form recently.
