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Match Preview

Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe highly entertaining.

The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!

Starting XIs

Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

Man Utd have made two adjustments in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him in defence.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench this campaign.

Brighton have made one change following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

Analysts have noted that this match could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League continues.

Ones to watch are the captain in red and the Brighton forward in blue and white, each performing well in recent weeks.