Man Utd against Brighton – English top flight Match Report
Preamble
Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!
Lineups
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes from the German coach.
Analysts have noted that this match could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.
