Premier League: Brighton vs Manchester United Live
Preview: Brighton vs Manchester United
Brighton vs Manchester United will take place at the Amex Stadium on Sunday at 3:00pm, as both sides seek to quickly close the chapter on a season plagued with injuries and inconsistent results. Man United still have a slim chance of qualifying for Europe, while the Seagulls are aiming to stay out of the lower half of the table.
Just a year after leading Brighton to their first-ever European football qualification, Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi is set to depart from the Amex Stadium following their final match against Manchester United. His time with Brighton appears to be concluding at an opportune moment, as their season tapered off with just one victory in nine matches post-European exit. Brighton will conclude their season with a fifth consecutive home game against top-eight opponents, and their confidence is boosted by a four-game winning streak against United in the Premier League, a feat never before achieved against the Red Devils in this competition.
Despite a recent 3-2 win against Newcastle, their negative goal difference means they must achieve a better result than Newcastle to secure a spot in Europe through their league position and avoid their worst-ever finish in the Premier League era. While Erik ten Hag’s team displayed some of their potential on Wednesday, their record of only two wins in their last nine league games (with four draws and three losses) suggests that their recent success may have been temporary. Additionally, United’s struggles are further highlighted by their winless streak of five away league matches (with two draws and three losses), during which they have conceded a significant 14 goals.
Head-to-head
In recent matches, the Seagulls has had better results against Man United. They have won four and drawn one of their last five meetings. In September last year, Roberto De Zerbi’s team secured a 3-1 victory over the Red Devils at Old Trafford.
Prediction
Both teams have had difficulties maintaining a consistent performance as they approach the end of the season. They have shown weaknesses in defense, suggesting that this weekend’s match could be fast-paced with many scoring opportunities. Man United, who are aiming for a spot in the Europa League, have more at stake in this game. However, their past performances against Brighton have not been impressive, indicating that the home team may be able to hold off the Red Devils and secure a draw.
