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Introduction

The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.

Start time is 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Let’s go!

Starting XIs

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

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

Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).

Team News

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, an improvement on from 15 prior games.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest the fixture might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League continues.

Ones to watch feature Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.