Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
Man Utd, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories straight in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on a couple of alterations after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed this encounter may influence their respective fortunes in the top flight continues.
Key players to watch are Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
