Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Preamble
Man Utd, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, 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 fixtures in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic as their hosts, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations after their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro steps in in defence.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes from the German coach.
Analysts have noted the fixture might affect their campaigns during the league continues.
Key players to watch are Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song recently.
