Brighton and Manchester United are set to face each other again, just two weeks after their FA Cup semi-final match at Wembley. In that game, United emerged victorious after a goalless 120 minutes, with Victor Lindelof scoring the winning penalty in the shootout. This upcoming Premier League encounter presents an opportunity for Brighton to avenge their previous loss and seek revenge against United.
Brighton will be looking to secure a spot in European football, and a win against United would bring them within eight points of fourth-place United, with a game in hand. On the other hand, Manchester United will be aiming to solidify their position in the top four and secure a spot in Europe for next season.
In terms of form, Brighton has had a mixed run of results over their past few games. Winning two, losing two, and losing their last match against Crystal Palace, Brighton’s key players will have to step up if they want to beat Manchester United. They will be without several key players including Jakub Moder, Tariq Lamptey, Jeremy Sarmiento, and Adam Lallana due to injury, while teenage striker Evan Ferguson is also a doubt. Joel Veltman limped off during their last game, but his injury is expected to be minor. However, manager De Zerbi faces selection headaches after their recent defeat.
Manchester United, who are currently on a five-match unbeaten run, with their last match against Aston Villa ending in a draw, will be looking to maintain their winning streak against Brighton. They still have a long list of players out injured, including Donny van de Beek, Alejandro Garnacho, Tom Heaton, Phil Jones, Raphael Varane, and Lisandro Martinez. Scott McTominay’s injury may also keep him out of the game against Brighton, and Harry Maguire is likely to remain on the bench.
Brighton has defeated Manchester United in their last two outings in the Premier League, and this might give Chris Hughton and his side some added confidence. However, considering Manchester United‘s star-studded lineup led by the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, Brighton will need to be at their best if they want to steal the win.
The match is set to kick-off on 04-05-2023 at 08:30 pm BST with live telecast details mentioned for India, UK, US, and Nigeria. Overall, it is expected to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams putting up a solid fight. The game is post likely to finish with both teams sharing points at the end of the contest, which would be a decent result for both clubs.
