Man Utd versus Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Match Preview
Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row this evening. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
The match begins at 17:30 BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make a couple of alterations in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture may influence their campaigns as the Premier League continues.
Key players to watch are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form lately.
