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Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.

Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!

The Teams

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

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

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

Squad Updates

Manchester United make two adjustments following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.

Star performers are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.