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Preamble

Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!

The Teams

Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

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

Team News

Manchester United make two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire misses out completely, Yoro steps in at the back.

He sustained a knock this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, an improvement on in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight continues.

Star performers include the captain for United plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.