Man Utd have won their last 6 home matches against Brighton in all competitions. Man Utd have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches against Brighton in all competitions. Man Utd have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 home matches against Brighton in all competitions. Man Utd are undefeated in their last 9 home matches (Premier League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Brighton's last 6 games (Premier League). Brighton are undefeated in their last 5 matches (Premier League).
Cristiano Ronaldo could start after Anthony Martial was ruled out ahead of their clash with Brighton. Jadon Sancho played no part after falling ill, but he is expected to recover in time to face the Seagulls. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof has been Erik Ten Hag's favoured centre-back partnership throughout pre season, and are expected to continue into the new season. Following Marc Cucurella's departure to Chelsea, Solly March looks set to start on the left side for Brighton. Danny Welbeck looks set to start following his contribution to Brighton's friendly win over Espanyol.
Manchester United will be looking to start the season off with a win in front of their home fans. Cristiano Ronaldo, who has wanted to leave the club, looks set to start with Martial ruled out through injury. Tyrell Malacia is set to make his debut ahead of Luke Shaw, who missed the last two pre-season games, following his man of the match performance against Atletico Madrid in pre-season. Brighton will be looking to improve on their highest finish in the Premier League after finishing in a respectable ninth place. The departure of their 2021/22 Player of the Season, Marc Cucurella, will have an impact on this. New additions, such as Denis Undav and Julio Enciso, will hopefully make up for their lack of goals last season. Manchester United's squad looks to be too strong for Brighton this early in the season, and Graham Potter will still need to configure his best attack to help move Brighton up the table. 2:0
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