Man Utd versus Brighton – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make a couple of alterations following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Star performers feature Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.