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Match Preview

The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also famously erratic as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.

Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!

Starting XIs

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

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

Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).

Selection Changes

United decided on two adjustments in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

An issue arose 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 against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their campaigns during the league campaign progresses.

Star performers are Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song lately.