Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Preamble
Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
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, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two changes following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, ex-United player to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.
Analysts have noted this encounter might affect their respective fortunes during the league unfolds.
Ones to watch feature Bruno Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form in recent weeks.
