Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Match Preview
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two adjustments after the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans from the German coach.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes during the league unfolds.
Star performers are the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward from the away side, each performing well lately.
