Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins on the bounce this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: 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 their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in in defence.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Ones to watch are the captain for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form recently.
