Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report

Preamble

The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings head-to-head.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Game on!

The Teams

Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Man Utd have made two adjustments following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro steps in in defense.

He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes from the German coach.

It is widely discussed the fixture might affect for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Ones to watch feature Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well recently.