Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
However, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also famously erratic like United, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two changes following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed about the views of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
It is widely discussed that this match might affect their campaigns during the league continues.
Ones to watch feature the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form recently.
