Manchester united occupies the number 4 position in the premier league Table while Brighton one of the premier league toughest team occupies the number 8 position having 63 and 52 point Respectively.
however a win from Brighton will give them a place in the European league qualification.
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An impressive season may have peaked on Saturday for Brighton, who rested several first team players yet still romped to a 6-0 victory over Wolves.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi described it as an ‘honour’ to work with his squad who are still chasing a first ever Europe qualification as the Seagulls trail the top seven by just two points while retaining games in hand over their rivals ahead of kickoff against Manchester United.
Brighton will be out for revenge after losing to United on penalties in the FA Cup semi-finals recently, and they’re unlikely to be overawed by the occasion, given they’ve won three of the five Premier League H2H played at the Amex Stadium since they were promoted.
Either way, entertainment certainly looks set to be on the menu, as this fixture has averaged 3.6 goals per game in the Premier league at this venue, while the Seagulls have only failed to score in one league game since October.
Man united prepared for a brace of away trips with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford, further cementing their place inside the top four.
A return to the UEFA Champions League now looks on the cards, with Erik ten Hag’s men needing just nine points to mathematically guarantee their return to Europe’s top table.
The Dutchman remains focused though, demanding more goals from his side, who dropped points from a winning position in their last away assignment at Tottenham.
More firepower may be needed to combat the Red Devils’ leaky defence away from Old Trafford, as United have conceded 31 of their 39 Premier League goals this season on the road.
That’s helped contribute to a return of just two away wins in the Premier League this season draw 2 and 3 lost, while Ten Hag’s men have beaten just one of the sides currently sitting in the top 13 with 3 draw and 6 lost.
Players to watch:
1:Pascal Groß
Apart from scoring a brace against Wolves, Brighton’s Pascal Groß faces his favourite opponents here, with his six goal tally against United double his next best total against any other side in his career.
With the German featuring as a wing back, he could be tasked with stopping Red Devils top scorer.
2:Marcus Rashford
Who has ten personal H2H victories over Brighton, only managing more against West Ham in his career with 11 goals
Hot streak:
Man united are unbeaten in all 20 games when Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes have started together Winning 17and Draw 3.
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