Manchester United v Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim currently!
Yet, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations after their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league unfolds.
Star performers include Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well in recent weeks.
