Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Match Preview
Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories in a row this evening. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made two changes after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, ex-United player to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes from the German coach.
Various reports suggest that this match may influence their campaigns in the top flight campaign progresses.
Key players to watch are the captain for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song lately.
