Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report

Match Preview

The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

However, the opposing team are the Seagulls, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!

Lineups

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

The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).

Team News

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed that this match could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight continues.

Star performers include Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song lately.