Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Match Preview
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
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 on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two changes following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations from the German coach.
Analysts have noted that this match could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch feature the captain from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form lately.
