Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Match Report

Match Preview

Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three Premier League wins on the bounce this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!

The Teams

Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes following last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes from the German coach.

Analysts have noted this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League continues.

Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well in recent weeks.