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Introduction

Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes straight in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!

The Teams

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

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

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

Team News

Manchester United make a couple of alterations following last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

Various reports suggest that this match might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.

Star performers include Fernandes for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.