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Introduction

Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, so this game is competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.

The match begins at 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Game on!

Starting XIs

Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

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

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.

It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications their campaigns in the top flight campaign progresses.

Star performers are Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well lately.