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Introduction

Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes straight tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.

Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!

The Teams

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Squad Updates

United decided on a couple of alterations after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in at the back.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, ex-United player champions in during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

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

Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.