Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to make it three consecutive Premier League victories this weekend, Manchester United will welcome Brighton to Old Trafford on Saturday evening.
Manchester United
Starting with the hosts, while Ruben Amorim might have come under serious scrutiny since arriving at Old Trafford back 11 months ago, Manchester United have certainly claimed an essential recent boost. Last seen marking their return from October’s international break with a famous performance away at historic rivals Liverpool as they claimed a 2-1 victory at Anfield, the former Sporting Lisbon boss has seen his squad register consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since this season. Heading into October’s fortnight interval with a 2-0 win at home against Sunderland, the Red Devils have also registered nine points from their previous four top-flight showdowns. However, despite finding a route into the top-half of the Premier League standings, Amorim’s camp are still searching for some crucial defensive steel. In fact, United have recorded just a sole clean sheet across any competition since opening up the new campaign.
Manchester United Team News
While Lisandro Martinez might be inching towards a first Premier League appearance of the season, the Argentinian international will not play any part here. However, aside from the former Ajax defender, United have reported a clean bill of health ahead of their return to Old Trafford.
Clinching a famous 2-1 victory at Anfield last weekend, Amorim will be tempted to name an unchanged starting XI on Saturday evening. Making his Premier League debut earlier in the month, summer recruit and Belgium shot-stopper Senne Lammens will keep his spot between the sticks.
Brighton
As for the visitors, while Brighton might have eventually fallen short last season in the race to book another famous European ticket, Fabian Hurtzler’s camp have enjoyed a bright start to proceedings this time around. Last seen marking their return from October’s fortnight interval with an eye-catching 2-1 victory at home against Newcastle, the Seagulls have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine top-seven charge this time around. Signing off September with a heavyweight scalp in west London as they secured a thumping 3-1 win away at Chelsea, Saturday’s guests have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Likewise, the former St. Pauli boss has seen his European contenders register seven points from their last three Premier League showdowns.
Brighton Team News
Limping off after suffering a first-half blow against Newcastle last weekend, Brighton are expected to be without Paraguayan international Diego Gomez here. Likewise, all still dealing with respective knee injuries, the Seagulls will be unable to call upon the trio of Adam Webster, Solly March and German starlet Brajan Gruda.
Bagging yet another Premier League brace last week and now registering four goals in his previous three outings, ex-Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck will lead the line. Heavily linked with an Old Trafford switch over the summer, Carlos Baleba will start in the middle of the park.
Manchester United vs Brighton Key Factors to Consider
- When Manchester United and Brighton last met at Old Trafford back on January 19th, the Seagulls collected a thumping 3-1 victory.
- In fact, Brighton have won four of their previous five meetings against the Red Devils.
- Manchester United have won three of their previous four Premier League appearances.
- Brighton have suffered just a single defeat from any of their last eight matchups across all competitions.
- Former Man United striker Danny Welbeck has registered four goals in his previous three Premier League appearances.
Conclusion
While Manchester United might have won three of their previous four Premier League appearances, the Red Devils should be concerned by a nightmare record against Saturday’s guests. Slumping to a 3-1 drumming when they last welcomed Brighton to Old Trafford back in January, they have remarkably lost four of their previous five showdowns against the Seagulls. In a top-flight battle that tends to produce plenty of fireworks, we could be set for another enjoyable contest from the red half of Manchester this weekend.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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