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Match Preview

The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!

However, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven encounters between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match competing and maybe highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Game on!

Lineups

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes this campaign.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.

Various reports suggest the fixture may influence for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.

Ones to watch include Bruno Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form recently.