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Match Preview

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Yet, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.

Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. It’s on!

The Teams

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

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

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

Selection Changes

United decided on two adjustments in the wake of the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro steps in in defence.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad this campaign.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

It is widely discussed that this match might affect their campaigns in the top flight campaign progresses.

Key players to watch include Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, each performing well recently.