Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Match Report

Match Preview

Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories straight in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!

Only problem is, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!

The Teams

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.

Brighton have made one change post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted this encounter may influence for both teams’ seasons in the top flight continues.

Ones to watch include Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both on song recently.

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