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Match Preview

Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

However, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!

The Teams

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

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

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

Team News

United decided on two changes following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one change post-success against versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester with great momentum of four goals in three games, an improvement on from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.

It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.

Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.