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Preamble

The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

However, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. It’s on!

Starting XIs

Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Selection Changes

United decided on two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro replaces him in defence.

He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans from the German coach.

Various reports suggest that this match might affect their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Star performers are the captain for United plus Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form lately.