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Preamble

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes straight tonight. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Start time is 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!

Starting XIs

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

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

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

Selection Changes

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

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

The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League back in 2013, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted that this match might affect their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.

Ones to watch include the captain for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.