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Preamble

The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories straight in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match competing and maybe highly entertaining.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!

Starting XIs

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

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

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

Selection Changes

United decided on a couple of alterations in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.

Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest that this match could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.

Key players to watch feature Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form in recent weeks.