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Introduction

Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins straight this evening. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. It’s on!

The Teams

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

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

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

Team News

Manchester United make a couple of alterations in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro steps in in defense.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

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

It is widely discussed this encounter may influence their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Ones to watch are the captain for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form recently.