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Preamble

Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, 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.

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

Team News

United decided on two changes following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him at the back.

An issue arose this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.

Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in 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 back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, an improvement on from 15 prior games.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.

Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.

Key players to watch include the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song lately.