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Preamble

Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

However, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Let’s go!

Starting XIs

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

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two adjustments following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia returns 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, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.

Various reports suggest that this match could have implications their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.

Key players to watch include the captain in red and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.