Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Match Preview
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven encounters in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Game on!
Lineups
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch post-success against over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted that this match may influence their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Key players to watch are Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well lately.
