Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. That said, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
United decided on two adjustments in the wake of last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, ex-United player champions in in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted the fixture may influence their respective fortunes during the league unfolds.
Star performers are Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
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