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Introduction

Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins straight tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

However, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Start time is 17:30 BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!

The Teams

Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, 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, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Squad Updates

United decided on two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.

Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form of four goals in three games, an improvement on in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.

Key players to watch feature the captain for United plus Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form lately.