Manchester United versus Brighton – English top flight Match Report
Preamble
Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
However, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, 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, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch are Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, each performing well lately.
