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Preamble

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins in a row tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Having said all that, the visitors are also famously erratic as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!

Starting XIs

Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two adjustments after the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.

An issue arose during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.

The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.

The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight continues.

Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, each performing well in recent weeks.