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Preamble

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.

Start time is 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, folks. It’s on!

Starting XIs

United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

United decided on two adjustments following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro steps in at the back.

He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.

It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.

Key players to watch include Bruno Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song lately.