Man Utd vs Brighton -When Manchester United hosts Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, they will be looking to get back on track in the Premier League.
The Red Devils, who are currently fifth in the rankings, one point behind the top four, are coming off a 1-1 draw with Southampton on Saturday, while ninth-placed Brighton defeated struggling Watford 2-0 on the same day.
Man United’s woes continued on Saturday, as they were held to a 1-1 tie by Southampton. The Red Devils took the lead through Jadon Sancho in the first half, but the Saints equalized early in the second half through Che Adams.
As previously stated, Brighton won 2-0 at Watford on Saturday afternoon, thanks to goals from Neal Maupay and Adam Webster, lifting the Seagulls into ninth place in the rankings.
Only the top three teams in England’s top division – Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea – have lost less matches in the 2021-22 season than Graham Potter’s side, who have won seven, drawn twelve, and lost four of their 23 league games this season.
Man Utd vs Brighton – Team News
After a recent positive test for COVID-19, Man United will be hopeful that Fred is eligible for selection, but the Brazilian could miss out once more, while Nemanja Matic is nursing a shin injury.
As a result, Paul Pogba may line up in a midfield three alongside Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes, with Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Cristiano Ronaldo as the front three.
The group will be identical to the one available against Southampton, with Edinson Cavani facing a late check on a groin injury and Mason Greenwood and Eric Bailly obviously out.
Jeremy Sarmiento and Enock Mwepu are out due to injury for Brighton, but the visitors are generally in good shape coming into Tuesday’s match.
Yves Bissouma, who has returned from international duty, might start, while Leandro Trossard is pressing to partner Memphis Depay in the last third of the pitch at Old Trafford, which could see Danny Welbeck slip to the bench.
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles; McTominay, Pogba; Rashford, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo
Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; Veltman, Dunk, Webster; Lamptey, Lallana, Bissouma, Moder, Cucurella; Maupay, Trossard
Man Utd vs. Brighton – Head-to-Head
