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Introduction

The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins straight this evening. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!

The Teams

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

Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes in the wake of their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in in defense.

An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.

The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.

Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league campaign progresses.

Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.