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Introduction

The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!

Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!

Lineups

Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Squad Updates

United decided on two adjustments in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire misses out completely, Yoro steps in at the back.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Build-Up

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.

Various reports suggest the fixture might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.

Star performers are the captain from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.