Manchester United versus Brighton – English top flight Match Report
Preamble
Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.
Brighton have made one change after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight campaign progresses.
Ones to watch feature the captain for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well recently.
