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Match Preview

Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Yet, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, the visitors are also famously erratic like United, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!

The Teams

Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

Man Utd have made two changes following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in in defence.

He sustained a knock during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Build-Up

The manager pays little heed about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans from the German coach.

It is widely discussed this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight campaign progresses.

Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.