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Preamble

The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins straight in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!

The Teams

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

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

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

Squad Updates

United decided on two adjustments following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro replaces him in defense.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes from the German coach.

It is widely discussed that this match might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League continues.

Key players to watch feature the captain in red and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well recently.