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Preamble

Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. That said, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, folks. Let’s go!

The Teams

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

The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro steps in at the back.

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

The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans from the German coach.

It is widely discussed that this match may influence for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.

Ones to watch feature Fernandes in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.