[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sheffield United *** Official Match Thread ***

[super-seagulls]

Potters final game.

His final game having to put up with moaning doubters?
He’s got this!

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Albion v Sheffield United

PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Sunday 20th December 2020
Kick-off: 12:00 GMT
Referee: Peter Bankes
Assistants: Neil Davies, James Mainwaring
Fourth Official: Keith Stroud
VAR: Michael Oliver
Additional VAR: Peter Kirkup

Nooo, not Peter Cockup as additional VAR.

 

[jimhigham]

Bricking it...

 

[vagabond]

Nervous.. but excited nervous.

This is a big game, what football’s all about. I fear it may be turgid, nervy, but once the first goal is in (for either side) it should open up nicely.

My prediction is as the same most week. If these players with this manager perform, we will create chances. We just have to take them.

So Webs, Maupay, Connolly, Tross.. you guys really need to step up today and get that goal.

 

[Heffle Gull]

It's worth pointing out that the Now TV app is now available on the Firestick. Should give a better picture than casting from a phone.

Sent from my HRY-LX1 using Tapatalk

 

[raymondo]

Zeqiri to come off the bench and score a hat trick in the last 10 mins!

He needs to get on the bench first!

 

[MJsGhost]

Potters final game.

I’d imagine you will get decent odds on that, should you wish to put your money where your mouth is (rather than just posting negative drivel on NSC)

 

[raymondo]

Woken up and still having second thoughts. But feel I have to go. God help anyone without a mask or from Hastings, Tonbridge Wells or Kent who openly admits to sneaking in.
If the person behind me has an exempt wristband (no mask on medical grounds) can I ask to be moved?

Never have second thoughts about waking up!

 

[banjo]

Albion v Sheffield United

PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Sunday 20th December 2020
Kick-off: 12:00 GMT
Referee: Peter Bankes
Assistants: Neil Davies, James Mainwaring
Fourth Official: Keith Stroud
VAR: Michael Oliver
Additional VAR: Peter Kirkup
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TEAM NEWS

Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey will be assessed after coming off with a knock in the midweek draw at Fulham.

Robert Sanchez could retain the goalkeeper's spot after impressing head coach Graham Potter in that match.

Sheffield United's Sander Berge is expected to miss out after coming off during the midweek defeat by Manchester United with a hamstring injury.

Oli McBurnie, who missed that game with a shoulder problem, will be given a fitness test.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• 
  [*=left]Brighton have won just one of the past 10 meetings (D3, L6).
  [*=left]The Seagulls' last home victory in this fixture was 2-0 in May 1987.
  [*=left]Sheffield United have won 1-0 on their past two visits to Brighton, including in their final match before Christmas last season.

Albion

• 
  [*=left]Brighton are winless in 10 Premier League home games since beating Arsenal 2-1 in June (D4, L6).
  [*=left]Albion have conceded 10 goals from set-pieces this season - only Leeds have a worse record.
  [*=left]The Seagulls have let in a division-high five goals from penalties this season.
  [*=left]Graham Potter's side have had three red cards in the 2020-21 Premier League, a joint-high with Arsenal.
  [*=left]Pascal Gross, with two goals and two assists, has been involved in four of Brighton's last five Premier League goals.

Sheffield United

• 
  [*=left]Sheffield United have made the worst start to a season in English top-flight history, with one point after 13 games.
  [*=left]The Blades are winless in 12 away league matches, losing the last eight in a row.
  [*=left]United are on a club league record run of eight consecutive defeats.
  [*=left]Chris Wilder's team are the only side not to keep a clean sheet in this season's Premier League.
  [*=left]Sheffield United are unbeaten in their final league match before Christmas in each of the past 12 seasons (W6, D6).
  [*=left]However, United have won just three of their 20 Premier League fixtures played on Sundays.

Graham Potter's Sheffield United Press Conference

I hope James the assistant doesn’t panic.

 

[Dick Head]

Didn't your alarm go off, a bit late

You cheeky sod!

 

[Perfidious Albion]

Come on.....we can blunt these blades !

 

[WATFORD zero]

I've only just finished my coffee and toast and realised the team is about to be announced. This Sunday 12.00 lark is complete s***

 

[The Fits]

This is a real chance today.
Next three games, all before the new year, can really set us up for a better 2021, and we all need that.
I really don't feel there is a great deal of quality in the league this year, and we're a striker finding some form away from moving up the league IMHO.
Starts today...

 

[The Fits]

No Wellbeck. Maupay starts.
No Lamptey, Veltman in.
Connolly in.

 

[vegster]

Looking at the table, we really need 3 points today at all costs. It's getting tight at the bottom, Burnley are waking up, Fulham are improving and West Brom are liable to get a bounce from a new manager.

 

[The Fits]

The Swiss is on the bench.

 

[willalbion]

No Wellbeck. Maupay starts.
No Lamptey, Veltman in.

Remember when Maupay would shoot on sight? I miss him doing that. He’s become shot-shy

 

[Frutos]

The Swiss is on the bench.

If he gets on, he'll roll them over.

 

[The Wizard]

No Lamptey Big miss it we are playing 3-5-2, I rate Veltman but not as a RWB

 

[Questions]

Just had a pre-match poo. A good sign.

Mine was firm ...... so that means I’m relaxed about today.. 3-0