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Preamble

Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories in a row in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

However, the opposing team are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

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

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

Selection Changes

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

An issue arose this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted this encounter may influence their campaigns during the league campaign progresses.

Star performers are Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well in recent weeks.