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Match Preview

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim currently!

Yet, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also famously erratic as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.

Star performers are Bruno Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both on song lately.