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Introduction

The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

However, Brighton come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!

Starting XIs

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

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Squad Updates

Manchester United make two adjustments after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one alteration post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

Various reports suggest that this match might affect their campaigns in the top flight continues.

Star performers are Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song lately.