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Introduction

The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories straight tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven fixtures between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, 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 as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

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

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

Squad Updates

Manchester United make a couple of alterations after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him in defence.

An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed this encounter might affect their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.

Key players to watch are the captain in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song recently.