The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Game on!
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Man Utd have made two changes following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place 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 one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak scoring four in three, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league campaign progresses.
Star performers are Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form recently.
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