Manchester United will look to make it two wins out of two within the Premier League this season after they face an effervescent Brighton aspect on Saturday.
Final Friday, United performed within the league opener in opposition to Fulham and needed to depend on a late purpose from new signing Joshua Zirkzee to say all three factors.
Brighton, in the meantime, had been spectacular in a 3-0 defeat of Everton at Goodison Park.
Brighton current type
On paper, an away day in opposition to Sean Dyche’s defensively stable Everton aspect regarded like a troublesome opening recreation for Brighton, however the Seagulls had been excellent and ended up successful 3-0 because of targets from Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck and Simon Adingra.
They regarded notably devastating on the counterattack which is one thing United will have to be extraordinarily cautious of right here.
Brighton damage information
Bart Verbruggen, Solomon March and Julio Enciso are all undoubtedly out for Brighton, however the membership are hopeful that Evan Ferguson, Pervis Estupinan and Tariq Lamptey could return quickly. Their health might be assessed nearer to kickoff on Saturday.
Yankuba Minteh was compelled off with damage in opposition to Everton after establishing the primary purpose, however his concern is not believed to be something severe so he may characteristic.
Man Utd current type
Man Utd have performed two aggressive video games up to now this season – shedding to Man Metropolis within the Group Defend after which beating Fulham final week.
The outcome on Friday could have been one, however the efficiency nonetheless had echoes of final season.
In pre-season, they misplaced in opposition to Rosenborg, Arsenal and Liverpool and defeated Rangers and Actual Betis.
Man Utd damage information
United nonetheless have a lot of key gamers lacking in Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro and Victor Lindelof.
Jadon Sancho could also be accessible once more however it’s unlikely he’ll be utilised by Erik ten Hag as he appears prone to be offered earlier than the top of the switch window.
Brighton vs Man Utd – who’s the referee and VAR?
Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistants: Marc Perry, Nick Hopton
Fourth official: Bobby Madley
VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.
Brighton – Participant to Watch?
Mitoma was excellent in opposition to Everton final week and regularly stretched the sport with penetrating dribbles on the counter. He additionally opened the scoring with a predatory end on the again submit.
Man Utd – Participant to Watch?
If Ten Hag performs and not using a striker once more the attacking strain might be thrust upon Bruno Fernandes. He did not look completely satisfied in opposition to Fulham and missed two sitters within the recreation, so he’ll be trying to make up for that.
Having watched Brighton tear aside Everton on the counter, and Man Utd often permitting Fulham to earn a minimum of a one-man benefit on counters of their very own, it’s seemingly the Purple Devils will concede right here. However, they need to have sufficient high quality to get a few their very own, too.
Brighton 2-2 Man Utd
Mitoma is an efficient shout to search out the again of the online once more as he’ll undoubtedly be given acres of house.
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