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Match Preview

Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!

Starting XIs

United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, 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 between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Selection Changes

United decided on two adjustments following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

Various reports suggest that this match could have implications their respective fortunes during the league unfolds.

Key players to watch include Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, each performing well in recent weeks.