Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, the opposing team come from the south coast, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two changes in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.
Key players to watch are the captain for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
