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Match Preview

Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

However, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!

The Teams

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

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

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

Team News

United decided on two changes following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

Danny Welbeck, 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.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.

Various reports suggest that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight continues.

Star performers are Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.