Man Utd against Brighton – Premier League Match Report

Introduction

The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins straight this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!

Lineups

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, 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, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).

Team News

United decided on two changes after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton have made one change post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

Various reports suggest that this match might affect their campaigns during the league campaign progresses.

Key players to watch include the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.