Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
Man Utd, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories in a row this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments in the wake of last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.
It is widely discussed the fixture might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League continues.
Key players to watch are Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well recently.
