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Preamble

The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes straight tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe highly entertaining.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!

The Teams

United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

Manchester United make two adjustments in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.

Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted the fixture may influence their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.

Key players to watch are the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form recently.