Manchester United will look to end their chaotic week with a win over highly motivated Brighton & Hove Albion side. Although, united won’t be clear favorites when Roberto De Zerbi’s side arrive at Old Trafford on Saturday, which is a sad indictment of their summer window. Secondly, Manchester United had a very disappointed week after the lost against Arsenal on 3 September adding to this Sancho-Erik’s training incident and Anthony’s suspension were the highlights of this week.
Pressure is also building on Erik Ten Hag after just four games of the new premier league season, as Erik’s side has able to just picked 6 points from possible 12 points in this 2023-24 EPL season, Red Devils need to win this game, as they next face fearless Bayern Munich in the opening group match of UEFA Champions League 2023/24.
In contrast, Brighton looks well-placed after becoming a surprise package of this 2023-24 season. Brighton have picked 9 from possible 12 pints in this season. De Zebri’s side have shown fluid, attacking style which has wowed the audience this season despite losing most of there big names in the transfer window.
It certainly wouldn’t be a surprise, if the Seagulls pulls off another misery on Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday because Brighton have been in win-win situation in the transfer window. They are complete opposites from their weekend hosts in the market, and continue to put their rivals to shame with their intelligent business.
Now talking about the team news, Erik Ten Hag is expected to rotate his side after falling to Arsenal last time around. The Red Devils were unable to overcome the Seagulls last season, losing twice in the Premier League, but with a new-look side and fresh aspirations, Ten Hag will be hoping he can get a result at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag in his press conference has already confirmed that Sofiyan Amrabat will not be included against Brighton and Hove Albion with this Jadon Sancho is being investigated by the team and Antony is suspended on physical violence allegation. Good news for the home team is that Victor Lindelöf and Lisandro Martinez will be in contenders to start as center-backs.
Meanwhile, visitors Brighton are much settled team, Brighton have plenty of absentees but it’s not exactly worrying situation for Roberto De Zebri. He will be without Julio Enciso who has a knee problem, while Jakub Moder is struggling to make his return from an ACL injury. Ansu Fati’s fitness will be tested before this game but he is a doubt, as are Carlos Baleba, Danny Welbeck and Evan Ferguson.
As predicted by football pundits, Brighton and Man utd game will be a tough match to call man utd really need more points on the board and a convincing performance that they can build on, but this game might not be as entertainment as expected which signals pundit to give 2-2 prediction for this game.
