Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories straight this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
The Teams
United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two changes following last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed the fixture might affect for both teams’ seasons during the league campaign progresses.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.
