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Match Preview

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent like United, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.

Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Game on!

Starting XIs

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

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two changes after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.

Analysts have noted that this match could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Star performers feature the captain for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form in recent weeks.