Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Preamble
The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also famously erratic similar to their opponents, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping 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 with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest the fixture might affect for both teams’ seasons during the league unfolds.
Key players to watch include Bruno Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, each performing well recently.