Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!
Lineups
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two changes following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent at all, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.
