Brighton and Manchester United will face off in the much-awaited Premier League game on Thursday night. Brighton looks to gain revenge on Manchester United, who defeated them in the FA Cup semi-final less than two weeks ago. The match will take place at the Amex Stadium and will be available for streaming on SkySports Main Event and SkySports Premier League.
If Brighton wins the encounter, they can take the first step in their quest to finish within the Premier League’s top four. As it stands, they are 11 points behind Manchester United with one game in hand. However, if they can secure a win against Manchester United, the gap would shrink to just five points.
Brighton’s current injuries could pose an issue for the team. Adam Lallana, Tariq Lamptey, and Jeremy Sarmiento will not be playing, while Joel Veltman is unlikely to make the match due to a muscle injury. Evan Ferguson will face a late fitness test, and if he does not make it, Danny Welbeck is set to lead the Brighton attack against his boyhood club.
Manchester United, meanwhile, is looking to secure Champions League football for the following season. If they can leave the Amex Stadium with at least a point, they will have effectively achieved the objective.
Unfortunately, Erik Ten Hag is set to field a below-average team due to the absence of a few key players. Scott Mctominay, Donny van de Beek, and Lisandro Martinez are all out for the rest of the season. Raphael Varane is closer to returning than Scott Mctominay, but the Dutchman confirmed that both players are not available for the Brighton match.
It seems 18-year-old forward Alejandro Garnacho may not play in the Brighton match despite being back in training. However, Manchester United fans could see him in their match against West Ham at the weekend.
In conclusion, the Premier League match between Brighton and Manchester United promises to be an exciting event. Both teams are playing for something important, and there’s always a lingering fear of missing out on valuable points. Brighton, in particular, will be the team to watch as they seek to regain their lost glory. However, Manchester United has a better chance of winning this game due to their experience, a factor that Brighton has to contend with. Therefore, it is imperative for Brighton to come out firing and secure all three points.
