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Preamble

Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high managed by 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 the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic like United, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.

Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

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

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

Team News

United decided on two adjustments after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in at the back.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League continues.

Ones to watch include Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well recently.