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The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, the opposing team are the Seagulls, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!

The Teams

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

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

Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

United decided on two changes following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.

An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.

Brighton have made one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest that this match might affect their respective fortunes during the league continues.

Ones to watch feature the captain in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, each performing well in recent weeks.