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Match Preview

The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories straight in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!

Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also famously erratic as their hosts, making this match competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.

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

The Teams

Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Selection Changes

United decided on two adjustments after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.

An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad this campaign.

The Seagulls opted for one alteration following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.

Analysts have noted that this match may influence for both teams’ seasons during the league unfolds.

Star performers feature the captain for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form in recent weeks.