Manchester United will welcome Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford this Sunday as both sides try to get the better of each other in the opening weekend of this Premier League campaign.
Talking Tactics
Erik ten Haag could opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation and might instruct his players to dominate possession and create enough chances to win this game.
Graham Potter will set his side up in a 3-5-1-1 formation and is expected to ask his men to keep a good shape at the back and try to expose Man United’s weaknesses on the counter.
Manchester United vs Brighton: Team News
Manchester United
Anthony Martial will be sidelined for this game due to a hamstring problem. Jadon Sancho is a slight doubt for this game as he recovers from an illness.
Manchester United Predicted XI
De Gea; Dalot, Maguire, L Martinez, Malacia; Fred, McTominay; Sancho, Fernandes, Elanga; Rashford
Brighton
Jakub Moder will definitely miss this clash because of injury. Otherwise, Potter should have a fully fit squad to choose from this weekend.
Brighton Predicted XI
Sanchez; Veltman, Dunk, Webster; Lamptey, Mwepu, Gross, March; MacAllister, Welbeck, Trossard
Key Men
Manchester United
Marcus Rashford will be Man United’s best hope for a goal this weekend. The defensive performance of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez could go a long way in determining the fate of this contest.
Brighton
Danny Welbeck will be desperate to score against his old club this weekend. Both Leandro Trossard and Pascal Gross will carry most of the creative burden for Brighton in the final third. Potters will expect the dynamic duo to deliver a decent performance collectively at Old Trafford this weekend.
Manchester United vs Brighton: Streaming Links
| Country | Broadcaster |
| United Kingdom | BBC Radio 5, Sky Sports |
| USA | SiriusXM FC, Peacock |
| India | Hotstar VIP, JioTV, Star Sports 3 Asia |
| Canada | fuboTV Canada |
| Spain | Movistar +, DAZN, DAZN 2 |
| Italy | Sky Sport, NOW TV |
| Germany | Sky Sport Go |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| New Zealand | SKY Go NZ |
