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Match Preview

Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, Brighton are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!

Lineups

United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

Manchester United make two changes following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one alteration post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest that this match may influence their campaigns in the top flight continues.

Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, each performing well lately.