Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Match Preview
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Yet, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two adjustments following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league unfolds.
Ones to watch include Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.
