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Preamble

Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!

The Teams

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Selection Changes

Man Utd have made two changes after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.

Analysts have noted this encounter may influence their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Star performers include Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.