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Preamble

Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Game on!

Lineups

Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, 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 & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

Man Utd have made two adjustments after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight continues.

Star performers are Bruno Fernandes for United plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song lately.