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Preamble

Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

However, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

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

The Teams

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

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

Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).

Squad Updates

United decided on two changes following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him in defense.

An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.

Star performers feature Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form recently.