🔗 Share this article

Preamble

Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories straight tonight. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found relatively easy. That said, the visitors are also famously erratic as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

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

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

Squad Updates

Manchester United make two adjustments following the Anfield triumph away to 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 steps in in defence.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.

Analysts have noted the fixture may influence their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Key players to watch are the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form in recent weeks.