Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted that this match may influence their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.
