Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made two adjustments in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.
Brighton have made one change after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted that this match may influence their campaigns as the Premier League continues.
Star performers are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well lately.
