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Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.

Start time is 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. It’s on!

Lineups

Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

United decided on a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.

Star performers include Fernandes in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.