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Introduction

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories straight in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!

Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.

Start time is 17:30 BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Let’s go!

Starting XIs

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

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

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two changes in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench this campaign.

Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Build-Up

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.

It is widely discussed that this match could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.

Star performers are Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, both on song in recent weeks.