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Preamble

Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim currently!

However, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic like United, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!

Starting XIs

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

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

United decided on two changes after last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.

An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.

It is widely discussed the fixture might affect for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.

Ones to watch are the captain in red and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.