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Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories straight tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim currently!

Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven encounters in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!

Starting XIs

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

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

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

Team News

United decided on a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Pre-Match Patter

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.

Star performers feature Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song lately.