Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Match Preview
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins straight in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes in the wake of last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed this encounter may influence for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League continues.
Key players to watch feature the captain in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well lately.
