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Introduction

Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

Various reports suggest this encounter may influence for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.

Star performers include the captain in red and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.