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Match Preview

Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins in a row in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters in this rivalry.

Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.

The match begins at 17:30 BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, folks. Game on!

The Teams

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

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

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

Squad Updates

Manchester United make two changes following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent at all, Yoro replaces him in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.

It is widely discussed that this match could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league unfolds.

Star performers are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song recently.