Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Match Report

Introduction

Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes straight tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.

Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, folks. Game on!

The Teams

United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).

Squad Updates

United decided on a couple of alterations after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro replaces him in defense.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.

Brighton have made one change following victory at home versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.

It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight continues.

Key players to watch are Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form recently.