Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Match Preview
Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories straight tonight. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two adjustments in the wake of their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, comes back to Manchester with great momentum scoring four in three, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed about the views of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch are the captain for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well recently.
