Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Match Preview
Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic like United, making this match intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Let’s go!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed the fixture may influence for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Star performers include Fernandes in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.
