Man Utd v Brighton – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes straight this evening. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Game on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
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 one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest this encounter may influence their respective fortunes during the league unfolds.
Ones to watch are Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.