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Match Preview

Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories straight this evening. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!

Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also famously erratic like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.

Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Let’s go!

Starting XIs

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

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

Team News

Man Utd have made two adjustments after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed that this match may influence their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Ones to watch are Fernandes for United plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.