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Introduction

The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim currently!

However, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.

The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!

The Teams

Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

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

Squad Updates

United decided on two changes following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

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

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

Key players to watch include Fernandes for United plus Welbeck from the away side, each performing well recently.