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Preamble

Man Utd, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins straight in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!

Starting XIs

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

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

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

Selection Changes

Man Utd have made two adjustments following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Yoro steps in in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.

Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Star performers feature the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.