Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Match Preview
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
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!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: 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 featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on a couple of alterations following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton have made one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their campaigns in the top flight continues.
Star performers include Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.
