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Match Preview

The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes in a row in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Yet, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!

Starting XIs

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

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

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

Selection Changes

Manchester United make a couple of alterations after their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.

Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans from the German coach.

It is widely discussed that this match could have implications their campaigns in the top flight continues.

Key players to watch include Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, each performing well lately.