Man Utd against Brighton – English top flight Match Report
Preamble
Man Utd, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories straight this evening. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two adjustments following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out 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 one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest that this match might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
