Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes straight this evening. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two changes in the wake of last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.
Ones to watch include Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song recently.
