Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Match Preview
Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes straight in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven fixtures head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Let’s go!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make two adjustments in the wake of last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in at the back.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, ex-United player 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 over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers include the captain from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.
