Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton are the Seagulls, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on a couple of alterations after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
Various reports suggest this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers include Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well lately.
