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Introduction

The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.

Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!

Lineups

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

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

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

Selection Changes

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton have made one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted the fixture might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Star performers feature the captain in red and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form lately.