Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins straight this evening. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
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 featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes in the wake of last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest this encounter may influence their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Ones to watch are Fernandes in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.
