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Introduction

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories straight tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim currently!

Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Let’s go!

The Teams

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

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

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

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, comes back to Manchester with great momentum scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.

Analysts have noted that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons during the league campaign progresses.

Ones to watch feature Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.