Brighton vs Man United: Preview, Betting tips and Prediction

Brighton vs Man United: Preview, Betting tips and Predictions - Brighton’s banana peel for Solskjaer and United

Man United forward Marcus Rashford leaps in the air to get his head on the ball against Palace
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Brighton vs Man United
Amex Stadium
12:30 pm

Man United on paper should never be worried about games like this.

But on the evidence of recent implosion and calamitous defending, fans can sincerely bother about the caliber of spirit the Red Devils will bring to this ferocious lunchtime kickoff.

Indeed, Man United won the last three between these two.

But the back to back victories by the Seagulls over Man United in 2018 will help Graham Potter’s side to believe.

 As well as the away win at St James’s Park, same weekend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watched helplessly as Wilfried Zaha led the Eagles to a famous 3-1 win at Old Trafford.

What went wrong against Crystal Palace? 

A few notable points would hinge on identity crisis, which showed no signs of washing off even in the cup win in midweek.

Despite the victory over the league one side in the Carabao cup, Man United weren’t convincing and would need more than pedigree to rise above Brighton on Saturday.

Defensively, the Old Trafford side need to strengthen.

Since selling Marcos Rojo, Man United are left with only Jones as the left-sided center back in the team.

If they don’t sign one in the current window, there’s no respite for Ole and the board above him. 

Brighton will go into this with confidence and belief, Man United aren’t invincible, they are beatable.

A win here would not only help them send signals to relegation bandwagons, and it will also create some sort of respect for them as a team to be wary of.

The key battles will be between Neal Maupay and Man United’s center backs.

The avalanche of quality in the Man United midfield should handle whatever resistance Brighton might want to bring to the table.

But can Rashford, Fernandes, and Martial outscore Brighton? 

Man United will understand the importance of this game.

They can’t afford to lose too much ground on the leaders.

Else it will be the most difficult season ever with Spurs and Everton in the mix after strong additions.

Betting prediction: Both teams to score

💬 "I think good players can play well together," the boss adds.

"There’s lots of competition [in midfield]. I can see lots of different combinations and tactics."#MUFC #BHAMUN pic.twitter.com/70tyECuynI

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 25, 2020

💬 "The mood around the place is really good.

"We've had three wins in a row which we're delighted with.

"The players are working for one another at the moment and the understanding is developing all the time."#BHAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/F955nxo9xg

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) September 24, 2020