Manchester United v Brighton – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes straight this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!
Yet, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Let’s go!
Lineups
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, 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.
Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments in the wake of their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.
Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well recently.
