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Match Preview

Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories straight tonight. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic like United, making this match intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.

The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, folks. Let’s go!

Starting XIs

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

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

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

Team News

United decided on two changes after their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.

An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.

Brighton have made one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.

Star performers include Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form recently.