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Preamble

Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row this evening. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, the opposing team are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.

Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.

Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!

Lineups

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, 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.

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

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

Selection Changes

Man Utd have made two adjustments in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him in defense.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.

Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications their campaigns during the league unfolds.

Key players to watch are Fernandes for United plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.