Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Match Preview
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed that this match may influence their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Ones to watch are the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, each performing well recently.
