Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, who have won on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Game on!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league campaign progresses.
Star performers include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song lately.
