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Introduction

The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories straight in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Start time is 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. It’s on!

The Teams

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

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

Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).

Team News

Manchester United make a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro replaces him in defense.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.

It is widely discussed this encounter may influence for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.

Key players to watch are Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.