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The English Premier League returns today, where all top teams are set to play today after a long international break. The most exciting fixture of the gameweek 5 is probably the Manchester United VS Brighton match.
Brighton & Hobe Albion have been very impressive under Roberto De Zerbi. With three wins and a defeat, the Seagulls are now in 6th. Meanwhile, Manchester United are going through many ups and downs. The Red Devils are in 11th with two victories and two defeats.
Stats & Facts
Old Trafford has been a fortress for Manchester United. They have gone 31 games unbeaten at Old Trafford across all competitions. Furthermore, The Red Devils registered 27 victories in those games and tied the remaining four matches.
The last time Man United lost at Old Trafford was in 2022 when Real Sociedad defeated them in the Europa League. In addition, Manchester United have won all of their last eight games at Old Trafford in all competitions.
However, Brighton have done very well against Manchester United in their recent games, winning three successive league matches. Brighton also maintained a strong defense against the Red Devils. They conceded only one goal in their past four meetings with Man United.
Issues to Solve
Manchester United have lots of internal issues in their team. Brazil winger Antony Santos has taken a leave following the allegation against him. Meanwhile, Manchester United have taken an action against Jadon Sancho due to an internal disciplinary issue.
Man United boss Erik Ten Hag was asked about Sancho during the pre-match press conference. “The club asked me because there was no good culture before I entered last season. To set some standards, and that’s what I did. It’s my job to control the standards and, of course, it’s never has been when one person just makes one mistake, there is a whole process before you come to a certain outcome about straight lines. If staff, players, or whoever, there will always be a structure to cross lines, you have to be strong, absolutely,” Ten Hag replied.
Team News
Of course, Jadon Sancho and Antony will miss tonight’s game for Man United. Defender Rafael Varane remains injured, while Mason Mount and Luke Shaw have not recovered yet. However, Sofyan Amrabat is yet to make his debut for Man United. But the Brighton game comes too soon for him.
As for Brighton, young striker Ferguson is in doubt. But the manager will wait for him until the last. Danny Welbeck has returned to training and is ready to play tonight.
The Possible Lineup for Manchester United:
Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Eriksen; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
The Possible Lineup for Brighton & Hove Albion:
Verbruggen; Milner, Webster, Dunk, Estupinan; Gross, Gilmour; March, Fati, Mitoma, Pedro
Prediction: Man United 2-1 Brighton
Despite United’s current form, they are a very strong side at Old Trafford. Manchester United showed their caliber against Arsenal despite losing the game. However, Brighton have a chance to stop Man United’s unbeaten run at Old Trafford, but it won’t be an easy task.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 2.27
Draw: 3.94
Brighton: 2.86
Betfair Odds are available on BFB247
