Man Utd against Brighton – English top flight Match Report
Preamble
Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes straight tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in in defense.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest that this match may influence their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.
Key players to watch include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, both on song recently.
