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Preamble

Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes straight in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!

Starting XIs

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

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

Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench this campaign.

Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.

Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.