Manchester United are seeking to make it three Premier League wins on the trot when they host Brighton at Old Trafford this evening.
United impressively beat the current champions Liverpool at Anfield last time out and face a Brighton side who are without Kaoru Mitoma.
Brighton have been in impressive form themselves, though, with the south coast club unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions.
The Seagulls won 3-1 when they last played United at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh and Georginio Rutter.
With Brighton having beaten the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City this season, United will need to be at their very best to secure all three points.
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Merson’s Man Utd vs Brighton prediction
Paul Merson told Sportskeeda: ‘Manchester United were very good against Liverpool.
‘They have now won three out of the last four games, but this is a very tricky game for Ruben Amorim’s men.
‘Brighton won this fixture quite easily at Old Trafford last season. The jury is still out on Manchester United.
‘I don’t think Manchester United will win this game, going for a draw here.’
Prediction – Draw
Man Utd boss Amorim hits back at Liverpool’s Slot
Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of today’s match, Ruben Amorim hit back at Arne Slot, insisting he ‘doesn’t care’ what the Liverpool boss thinks about Manchester United’s tactics.
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Shearer’s Man Utd vs Brighton prediction
‘This is a tough one to call,’ Alan Shearer told Metro via Betfair. ‘Last weekend, Man Utd had an amazing result at Liverpool with Brighton deservedly beating Newcastle.
‘Brighton are a good team, they create chances and look very well organised. I’m going to go for a draw on this one. It might not be a bad result for both clubs.’
Prediction – Draw
Man Utd vs Brighton latest odds
Here’s what the bookies think will happen in today’s match…
BetVictor’s Man Utd vs Brighton match odds:
- Man Utd – EVS
- Draw – 29/10
- Brighton – 23/10
Yoro and Sesko start for Man Utd
Leny Yoro replaces Harry Maguire in the Man Utd XI today.
The second change sees Mason Mount drop down to the bench, with Benjamin Sesko named in the starting line-up.
Mitoma misses out for Brighton
Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma misses today’s game through injury – he’s not in the squad at all. The same is true for Joel Veltman and Brajan Gruda.
Maxim De Cuyper starts instead of Diego Gomez for the away side.
It’ll be interesting to see how Carlos Baleba gets on at Old Trafford, with the Brighton star heavily linked with a move to the Red Devils.
Brighton team news confirmed
Brighton XI to face Man Utd: Usup, Wiefer, Dunk, Van Hecke, The Cuyper, Balab, Ayari, Minteh, Georginio, Kadioglu, Wellbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Man Utd team news confirmed
Man Utd XI to face Brighton: Lammens, Dalot, From the Ligt, Yoro, Shaw, Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Cunha, Scotland.
Subs: Bayindir, Dorgu, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Maino, Mount, Ugars, Zirchze.
Is Man Utd vs Brighton on TV?
Yes! Man vs Brighton is indeed on TV in the United Kingdom today.
You can watch it on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 5pm.
Sky customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app while non Sky customers can stream the game with a NOW Day (or a cancel-anytime Month) pass.
When does Man Utd vs Brighton kick off?
Man Utd’s clash with Brighton kicks off at 5.30 p.m today. Not too much longer to wait.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to today’s live blog as Man Utd take on Brighton at Old Trafford.
It’ll be three wins in a row for the Red Devils if they secure victory today – and perhaps that fan can start thinking about cutting his hair.
Stick with Metro for all the build-up and we’ll bring you the official team news as soon as it lands!
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