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Introduction

Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins on the bounce tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, the opposing team are the Seagulls, who have won on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!

Starting XIs

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, 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 in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).

Team News

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Yoro steps in in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench for the first time this season.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest this encounter may influence their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form in recent weeks.