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Match Preview

The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 17:30 BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

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

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

Selection Changes

United decided on a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro steps in in defense.

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

Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted that this match might affect their campaigns as the Premier League continues.

Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.