Manchester United v Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Match Preview
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
However, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. Let’s go!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two adjustments following the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him in defense.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest this encounter may influence their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Ones to watch are Fernandes for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.
