Manchester United won their first match of the 2018/19 Premier League season against Leicester City on the opening night at Old Trafford, and they would look to do the same when they face their next opponents Brighton and Hove Albion tomorrow. The Red Devils are seeking to topple their city rivals and current champions Manchester City after finishing runners-up in the last term.
The Seagulls will not make the affair an easy one for the 13 time Premier League champions as they would be eyeing their first win of the new campaign. Chris Hughton’s men went down to Watford in their first match by 2-0, and they have an arduous task at hand of beating Manchester United. However, they are no strangers to that feat as they have done it once already in the last season against the Red Devils when had beaten Mourinho’s men 1-0 at the Amex, courtesy of a goal by Pascal Groß.
Team News
Brighton
The Seagulls would be without their skipper Bruno, who had suffered a hamstring injury during their 2-0 loss at Vicarage Road. Hughton would also be without the services of Jose Izquierdo, Jason Steele and Florin Andone, who are also unavailable due to various injuries.
Manchester United
The Red Devils would have to do without the likes of Antonio Valencia, Nemanja Matic and Jesse Lingard, who are already back in training but are not fit enough to play in the next match. Ander Herrera, Marcos Rojo, Diogo Dalot and Sergio Romero are also not expected to play against Brighton.
Lineup
Brighton
Ryan, Bong, Duffy, Dunk, Bernardo, Stephens, Knockaert, Groß, March, Proper, Murray
Manchester United
De Gea, Shaw, Lindelof, Bailly, Darmian, Perreira, Pogba, Fred, Sanchez, Mata, Lukaku
Key Men
Brighton
Glen Murray will have a significant role in the match against Manchester United. He would have to make sure that the attack provides enough threat for the opposition defenders to make mistakes which can be exploited by Brighton.
Manchester United
Paul Pogba will once again be playing a major role in getting his side another three points. He was at the top of his game in the match against Leicester and would look to do the same in the next game as well.
Odds
Brighton Win- 5.5
Draw- 3.5
Manchester United Win- 1.8
