A L B I O N B U L L E T I N (16)
( featurning the Manchester United (30/6) and Norwich City (4/7) games )
30 JUNE 2020 - BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 3
( Bruno Fernandes 2 - 29 minutes, 50 minutes, Mason Greenwood 1 - 16 minutes )
- PREMIER LEAGUE - at the AMERICAN EXPRESS COMMUNITY STADIUM,
FALMER - Behind Closed Doors.
Improving Albion welcomed high-flying Manchester United to the Amex for a Premier League
fixture behind closed doors, "live" in front of the Sky Sports cameras. The Seagulls had won
the previous two meetings between the clubs at the Amex, season 2017/2018 1-0 and season
2018/2019 3-2. Earlier this season United defeated Albion 3-1 at Old Trafford on the 10
November 2019.
Last time out the Albion had achieved a creditable 0-0 draw at Leicester City on the 23 June
2020 and for this game Albion Head Coach Graham Potter made three changes to his starting
line-up from the Leicester game, with Martin Montoya, Shane Duffy and Davy Propper replacing
Adam Webster, Aaron Mooy and Neal Maupay.
In their previous Premier League outing Manchester United beat Sheffield United 3-0 at Old
Trafford on the 24 June 2020, with Anthony Martial notching a hat-trick. For this game Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged starting line-up from the Sheffield game. On the
27 June 2020 the Reds progressed to the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a 2-1 extra time win at
Norwich City and their reward is a meeting with Chelsea in the semi-final. The other semi-final
sees Arsenal take on Manchester City.
With damp conditions prevailing at the Amex, it was the Reds from Manchester who made the
early running with midfielders Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Bruno Fernandes prominent.
The Seagulls had a let-off early on when Fernandes low shot from distance struck a post and
from the rebound Pogba's effort was deflected over the bar by Albion defender Dan Burn. It
was no surprise when United took the lead on 16 minutes when Greenwood was permitted to
run through the Albion left, unchallenged and from the edge of the area the youngster sent in a
crisp low left foot shot which eluded the dive of Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan at his near
post. 0-1. Next, Reds Captain Harry Maguire headed wide from a corner, prior to the drinks
break. Worse was to follow for the Albion on 29 minutes, when Greenwood's pass found
Fernandes, whose shot from 20 yards out took a deflection off Alexis Mac Allister to wrong
foot keeper Ryan and end up in the Albion net. 0-2. Try as they might Albion could not find a
way into the game, such was United's domination of the remaining minutes of the first-half.
Half-time 0-2.
The second-half commenced with the Albion making two substitutions, Leandro Trossard
replacing Tariq Lamptey and Neal Maupay replacing Davy Propper. Normal service was
resumed on 50 minutes when United scored an exquisite third goal. A headed Maguire
clearance found Nemanja Matic who launched a majestic raking pass to Greenwood on
the left who in turn sent a cross to Fernandes who gratefully fired a first-time volley past
the helpless Ryan. 0-3. To their credit the Albion fought back and Leandro Trossard's
well-struck left foot shot flashed inches wide of the post. United keeper David De Gea
then produced a fine save tipping Aaron Connolly's curled shot over the bar, following
some creative work by Trossard. De Gea was called into action again, making a superb
save to keep out Neal Maupay's low shot. In the closing minutes Albion keeper Ryan was
called upon to make three quick saves to keep the score-line respectable. United are
now unbeaten in their last 15 games in all competitions. Final-score 0-3.
The Albion had 8 attempts at goal, with 2 on target and won 4 corners, free-kicks
conceded - 10. United had 12 attempts at goal, with 6 on target and won 5 corners,
free-kicks conceded - 9.
VERDICT - No complaints, United deserved to win, following a fine display at the Amex.
After a subdued first-half the Seagulls woke up second-half and asked a few questions
of the Reds. A win at Carrow Road against Norwich City on the 4 July will see the
Seagulls back on track.
Albion line-up (4-4-1-1):- Mathew Ryan; Martin Montoya, Shane Duffy, Lewis Dunk
(Capt) (Bernardo 81), Dan Burn; Tariq Lamptey (Leandro Trossard 46), Davy Propper
(Neal Maupay 46), Dale Stephens, Yves Bissouma; Alexis Mac Allister (Aaron Mooy 81);
Aaron Connolly (Solly March 87). Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Ezequiel Schelotto,
Pascal Gross, Glenn Murray.
Manchester United line-up (4-5-1):- David De Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof,
Harry Maguire (Capt), Luke Shaw (Brandon Williams 64); Paul Pogba (Scott McTominay
64), Nemanja Matic, Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes (Andreas Pereira 64), Marcus
Rashford (Daniel James 78); Anthony Martial (Odion Ighalo 78). Subs not used: Sergio
Romero (G/K), Eric Bailly, Juan Mata, Fred.
Referee: Andre Marriner (West Midlands).
Yellow Card: Manchester United: 1 - Luke Shaw.
Possession: Albion - 37%. Manchester United - 63%.
Sky Sports Man of the Match: Bruno Fernandes.
Attendance: Behind Closed Doors.
4 JULY 2020 - NORWICH CITY 0 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 1
(Leandro Trossard 1 - 25 minutes ) - PREMIER LEAGUE - at
CARROW ROAD - Behind Closed Doors.
Albion's hectic Restart programme continued with a trip to Norfolk for a Premier
League fixture against bottom-of-the-table Norwich City at Carrow Road, "live"
in front of the BT Sport cameras.
In their previous game the Seagulls had lost 0-3 at home to Manchester United
on the 30 June 2020 and for the match against the Canaries Albion Head Coach
made four changes to his starting line-up from the United game, with Adam
Webster, Aaron Mooy, Leandro Trossard and Neal Maupay replacing Martin
Montoya, Shane Duffy, Dale Stephens and Alexis Mac Allister.
Last time out Norwich had been thrashed 0-4 by the Arsenal at the Emirates
Stadium on the 1 July 2020 and Canaries Manager Daniel Farke was looking
to his team to bounce back from this latest setback. Earlier this season on the
2 November 2019 the Albion defeated Norwich 2-0 at the Amex, with the decisive
goals coming from substitutes Leandro Trossard and Shane Duffy. In goal for
Norwich today was former Seagulls goalkeeper Tim Krul.
In cloudy overcast conditions it was the Albion who created the first opportunity
when Aaron Mooy's free-kick was half-cleared by the Norwich defence and Aaron
Connolly's snap volley sailed over the bar. At the other end Canaries right-back
Max Aarons saw his speculative cross cleared by the Albion defence and then
Captain Lewis Dunk blocked a goal-bound shot by Onel Hernandez. It was no
surprise when the Albion took the lead on 25 minutes when Neal Maupay
collected a loose ball in midfield then fed the marauding Mooy on the right wing
whose pinpoint low cross was swept home by the on-rushing Leandro Trossard.
It was the Belgian's fourth goal of the season and first away from the Amex. 1-0.
Prior to the break the dangerous Hernandez dragged a shot wide and then had
a shot saved by Albion keeper Mathew Ryan. A half shaded by the solid-looking
Albion. Half-time 1-0.
The second-half started with Connolly seeing hiw shot charged down and then
Dan Burn headed wide from a Mooy free-kick. Canaries Emiliano Buendia had
his shot blocked and this was followed by keeper Ryan keeping out a shot from
Josip Drmic. Yves Bissouma tried his luck from distance but his swerving shot
was beaten out by Norwich keeper Tim Krul, with difficulty. Desperate Norwich
were now forcing matters and Albion brought on Bernardo for Connolly as a
defensive measure. The Albion were doing a fine job in keeping the Canaries
at bay but they had a big slice of luck four minutes into time added on, when
substitute Adam Idah's header struck the Albion post and rebound into play with
keeper Ryan well beaten. Final-score 1-0.
The Albion had 8 attempts at goal, with 2 on target and won 2 corners, free-kicks
conceded - 13. Norwich had 12 attempts at goal, with 1 on target and won 0
corners, free-kicks conceded - 11.
VERDICT - A competent display by the Seagulls and three vital points gained
which virtually ensures that Premier League football will be played at the Amex
next season. Tariq Lamptey continued to impress and rightly won the BT Sport
award for Man of the Match.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Tariq Lamptey (Shane Duffy 90+4),
Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn; Davy Propper, Yves Bissouma
(Dale Stephens 79), Aaron Mooy (Pascal Gross 72), Leandro Trossard (Alexis
Mac Allister 79); Neal Maupay, Aaron Connolly (Bernardo 72). Subs not used:
David Button (G/K), Martin Montoya, Solly March, Glen Murray.
Norwich City line-up (4-2-3-1):- Tim Krul; Max Aarons, Ben Godfrey, Timm
Klose, Jamal Lewis; Alexander Tettey (Capt) (Mario Vrancic 78), Kenny McLean;
Emiliano Buendia, Ondrej Duda (Adam Idah 67), Onel Hernandez (Todd
Cantwell 67); Josip Drmic (Teemu Pukki 67). Subs not used: Michael McGovern
(G/K), Lukas Rupp, Marco Stiepermann, Tom Trybull, Josh Martin.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire).
Yellow Cards: Albion: 2 - Tariq Lamptey, Pascal Gross. Norwich City: 2 -
Jamal Lewis, Todd Cantwell.
Possession: Albion - 42%. Norwich City - 58%.
BT Sport Man of the Match: Tariq Lamptey.
Attendance: Behind Closed Doors.
Forthcoming Premier League fixtures:
8 July 2020 - Liverpool - home. "Live" on Sky Sports.
11 July 2020 - Manchester City - home. "Live" on Sky Sports.
Jack Kaye.
7 July 2020.
( featurning the Manchester United (30/6) and Norwich City (4/7) games )
30 JUNE 2020 - BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 3
( Bruno Fernandes 2 - 29 minutes, 50 minutes, Mason Greenwood 1 - 16 minutes )
- PREMIER LEAGUE - at the AMERICAN EXPRESS COMMUNITY STADIUM,
FALMER - Behind Closed Doors.
Improving Albion welcomed high-flying Manchester United to the Amex for a Premier League
fixture behind closed doors, "live" in front of the Sky Sports cameras. The Seagulls had won
the previous two meetings between the clubs at the Amex, season 2017/2018 1-0 and season
2018/2019 3-2. Earlier this season United defeated Albion 3-1 at Old Trafford on the 10
November 2019.
Last time out the Albion had achieved a creditable 0-0 draw at Leicester City on the 23 June
2020 and for this game Albion Head Coach Graham Potter made three changes to his starting
line-up from the Leicester game, with Martin Montoya, Shane Duffy and Davy Propper replacing
Adam Webster, Aaron Mooy and Neal Maupay.
In their previous Premier League outing Manchester United beat Sheffield United 3-0 at Old
Trafford on the 24 June 2020, with Anthony Martial notching a hat-trick. For this game Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named an unchanged starting line-up from the Sheffield game. On the
27 June 2020 the Reds progressed to the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a 2-1 extra time win at
Norwich City and their reward is a meeting with Chelsea in the semi-final. The other semi-final
sees Arsenal take on Manchester City.
With damp conditions prevailing at the Amex, it was the Reds from Manchester who made the
early running with midfielders Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Bruno Fernandes prominent.
The Seagulls had a let-off early on when Fernandes low shot from distance struck a post and
from the rebound Pogba's effort was deflected over the bar by Albion defender Dan Burn. It
was no surprise when United took the lead on 16 minutes when Greenwood was permitted to
run through the Albion left, unchallenged and from the edge of the area the youngster sent in a
crisp low left foot shot which eluded the dive of Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan at his near
post. 0-1. Next, Reds Captain Harry Maguire headed wide from a corner, prior to the drinks
break. Worse was to follow for the Albion on 29 minutes, when Greenwood's pass found
Fernandes, whose shot from 20 yards out took a deflection off Alexis Mac Allister to wrong
foot keeper Ryan and end up in the Albion net. 0-2. Try as they might Albion could not find a
way into the game, such was United's domination of the remaining minutes of the first-half.
Half-time 0-2.
The second-half commenced with the Albion making two substitutions, Leandro Trossard
replacing Tariq Lamptey and Neal Maupay replacing Davy Propper. Normal service was
resumed on 50 minutes when United scored an exquisite third goal. A headed Maguire
clearance found Nemanja Matic who launched a majestic raking pass to Greenwood on
the left who in turn sent a cross to Fernandes who gratefully fired a first-time volley past
the helpless Ryan. 0-3. To their credit the Albion fought back and Leandro Trossard's
well-struck left foot shot flashed inches wide of the post. United keeper David De Gea
then produced a fine save tipping Aaron Connolly's curled shot over the bar, following
some creative work by Trossard. De Gea was called into action again, making a superb
save to keep out Neal Maupay's low shot. In the closing minutes Albion keeper Ryan was
called upon to make three quick saves to keep the score-line respectable. United are
now unbeaten in their last 15 games in all competitions. Final-score 0-3.
The Albion had 8 attempts at goal, with 2 on target and won 4 corners, free-kicks
conceded - 10. United had 12 attempts at goal, with 6 on target and won 5 corners,
free-kicks conceded - 9.
VERDICT - No complaints, United deserved to win, following a fine display at the Amex.
After a subdued first-half the Seagulls woke up second-half and asked a few questions
of the Reds. A win at Carrow Road against Norwich City on the 4 July will see the
Seagulls back on track.
Albion line-up (4-4-1-1):- Mathew Ryan; Martin Montoya, Shane Duffy, Lewis Dunk
(Capt) (Bernardo 81), Dan Burn; Tariq Lamptey (Leandro Trossard 46), Davy Propper
(Neal Maupay 46), Dale Stephens, Yves Bissouma; Alexis Mac Allister (Aaron Mooy 81);
Aaron Connolly (Solly March 87). Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Ezequiel Schelotto,
Pascal Gross, Glenn Murray.
Manchester United line-up (4-5-1):- David De Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof,
Harry Maguire (Capt), Luke Shaw (Brandon Williams 64); Paul Pogba (Scott McTominay
64), Nemanja Matic, Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes (Andreas Pereira 64), Marcus
Rashford (Daniel James 78); Anthony Martial (Odion Ighalo 78). Subs not used: Sergio
Romero (G/K), Eric Bailly, Juan Mata, Fred.
Referee: Andre Marriner (West Midlands).
Yellow Card: Manchester United: 1 - Luke Shaw.
Possession: Albion - 37%. Manchester United - 63%.
Sky Sports Man of the Match: Bruno Fernandes.
Attendance: Behind Closed Doors.
4 JULY 2020 - NORWICH CITY 0 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 1
(Leandro Trossard 1 - 25 minutes ) - PREMIER LEAGUE - at
CARROW ROAD - Behind Closed Doors.
Albion's hectic Restart programme continued with a trip to Norfolk for a Premier
League fixture against bottom-of-the-table Norwich City at Carrow Road, "live"
in front of the BT Sport cameras.
In their previous game the Seagulls had lost 0-3 at home to Manchester United
on the 30 June 2020 and for the match against the Canaries Albion Head Coach
made four changes to his starting line-up from the United game, with Adam
Webster, Aaron Mooy, Leandro Trossard and Neal Maupay replacing Martin
Montoya, Shane Duffy, Dale Stephens and Alexis Mac Allister.
Last time out Norwich had been thrashed 0-4 by the Arsenal at the Emirates
Stadium on the 1 July 2020 and Canaries Manager Daniel Farke was looking
to his team to bounce back from this latest setback. Earlier this season on the
2 November 2019 the Albion defeated Norwich 2-0 at the Amex, with the decisive
goals coming from substitutes Leandro Trossard and Shane Duffy. In goal for
Norwich today was former Seagulls goalkeeper Tim Krul.
In cloudy overcast conditions it was the Albion who created the first opportunity
when Aaron Mooy's free-kick was half-cleared by the Norwich defence and Aaron
Connolly's snap volley sailed over the bar. At the other end Canaries right-back
Max Aarons saw his speculative cross cleared by the Albion defence and then
Captain Lewis Dunk blocked a goal-bound shot by Onel Hernandez. It was no
surprise when the Albion took the lead on 25 minutes when Neal Maupay
collected a loose ball in midfield then fed the marauding Mooy on the right wing
whose pinpoint low cross was swept home by the on-rushing Leandro Trossard.
It was the Belgian's fourth goal of the season and first away from the Amex. 1-0.
Prior to the break the dangerous Hernandez dragged a shot wide and then had
a shot saved by Albion keeper Mathew Ryan. A half shaded by the solid-looking
Albion. Half-time 1-0.
The second-half started with Connolly seeing hiw shot charged down and then
Dan Burn headed wide from a Mooy free-kick. Canaries Emiliano Buendia had
his shot blocked and this was followed by keeper Ryan keeping out a shot from
Josip Drmic. Yves Bissouma tried his luck from distance but his swerving shot
was beaten out by Norwich keeper Tim Krul, with difficulty. Desperate Norwich
were now forcing matters and Albion brought on Bernardo for Connolly as a
defensive measure. The Albion were doing a fine job in keeping the Canaries
at bay but they had a big slice of luck four minutes into time added on, when
substitute Adam Idah's header struck the Albion post and rebound into play with
keeper Ryan well beaten. Final-score 1-0.
The Albion had 8 attempts at goal, with 2 on target and won 2 corners, free-kicks
conceded - 13. Norwich had 12 attempts at goal, with 1 on target and won 0
corners, free-kicks conceded - 11.
VERDICT - A competent display by the Seagulls and three vital points gained
which virtually ensures that Premier League football will be played at the Amex
next season. Tariq Lamptey continued to impress and rightly won the BT Sport
award for Man of the Match.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Tariq Lamptey (Shane Duffy 90+4),
Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn; Davy Propper, Yves Bissouma
(Dale Stephens 79), Aaron Mooy (Pascal Gross 72), Leandro Trossard (Alexis
Mac Allister 79); Neal Maupay, Aaron Connolly (Bernardo 72). Subs not used:
David Button (G/K), Martin Montoya, Solly March, Glen Murray.
Norwich City line-up (4-2-3-1):- Tim Krul; Max Aarons, Ben Godfrey, Timm
Klose, Jamal Lewis; Alexander Tettey (Capt) (Mario Vrancic 78), Kenny McLean;
Emiliano Buendia, Ondrej Duda (Adam Idah 67), Onel Hernandez (Todd
Cantwell 67); Josip Drmic (Teemu Pukki 67). Subs not used: Michael McGovern
(G/K), Lukas Rupp, Marco Stiepermann, Tom Trybull, Josh Martin.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire).
Yellow Cards: Albion: 2 - Tariq Lamptey, Pascal Gross. Norwich City: 2 -
Jamal Lewis, Todd Cantwell.
Possession: Albion - 42%. Norwich City - 58%.
BT Sport Man of the Match: Tariq Lamptey.
Attendance: Behind Closed Doors.
Forthcoming Premier League fixtures:
8 July 2020 - Liverpool - home. "Live" on Sky Sports.
11 July 2020 - Manchester City - home. "Live" on Sky Sports.
Jack Kaye.
7 July 2020.
