Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Introduction
Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Game on!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed about the views of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Key players to watch are Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song recently.
