Brighton vs Manchester United: Prediction and betting tips - Premier League preview, Pre-match press conference

Brighton vs Manchester United: Prediction and betting tips - Premier League preview, Pre-match press conference

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Amex Stadium
Sunday 19th August
4:00pm

Manchester United are not in great shape, to be honest, any good side will ruffle their wet feathers.

Against Leicester, United had moments of brilliance but not all was pretty for the Red Devils, the win came with lots of moments of uncertainties, they struggled to string successful passes together, in the end, it was down to grit and scrambles, if Leicester had few more minutes, would United have ran away with the win?

Brighton and Hove were the victims of Watford last weekend, not for the lack of efforts, they tried but the Hornets wanted it more and took their chances when it mattered.

The Amex will feel the heat, the version of Paul Pogba that would be seen is left to be decided by the lanky world cup winner, but if he shows the same intensity he did at Old Trafford on opening day, alongside Fred, then Brighton will need lots of energy and discipline to shore up spaces.

On the Side of the Seagulls, Pascal Gross has work to do, the team doesn’t have that balance yet, they will endure a difficult afternoon.

Betting Prediction: Manchester United to win

Team news

Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Yves Bissouma played as a substitute in Brighton's 2-0 loss away at Watford, both players are set to start this weekend.

Experienced right-back Bruno joins Florin Andone on the sidelines after he was forced off at Vicarage Road through injury.

Jose Mourinho could start Romelu Lukaku after playing him on the bench in the last game.


Antonio Valencia, Jesse Lingard, and Nemanja Matic have all resumed training but still not match fit.

Paul Pogba will continue as captain because Valencia is ruled out.

Pre-match press conference and videos

Brighton

⚡️ The 🔑 talking points from the manager's meeting with the media today.#BHAFC 🔵⚪️https://t.co/tCpF6YkB9n.

— Brighton & Hove Albion ⚽️ (@OfficialBHAFC) August 17, 2018

📸 Another day in preparation for @ManUtd's visit...#BHAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/eDKCojBcZt

— Brighton & Hove Albion ⚽️ (@OfficialBHAFC) August 17, 2018

Manchester United

"He's playing well for the fans, for the team and that's what I want." 😁 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/IEQMlHXz0W

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2018

Jose confirms @PaulPogba will captain #MUFC on Sunday and says "I couldn't be happier with him than I am now." pic.twitter.com/1qIGsoKzMB

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2018

The boss says @Anto_V25, @NemanjaMatic and @JesseLingard have returned to training and are "fully fit, but not yet [ready] to play or even to be selected [on Sunday]." #MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2018

Jose: "Our training has been really, really good all week and we go [to Brighton] to win, obviously. That is our main objective." #MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2018

The boss adds on Brighton: "They lost their first match, so they are working for a reaction, they are working to improve their game, so it will be a difficult match for us, but we are confident." #MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2018

When the whole squad gets back together! ❤️ #MUFC #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/xNaT504zcv

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2018

.@RomeluLukaku9 dishing out Ls in training 😏#MUFC pic.twitter.com/dDNu1UG7XS

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2018

#MUFC fans: We want @PaulPogba pics

Admin: You got @PaulPogba pics pic.twitter.com/stmP4nMiCy

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2018