Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Rashford this time drives a shot at goal from the edge of the area, which is heavily deflected behind for a corner-kick. However, the hosts can make nothing of the subsequent set-piece situation.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Defeat to Brighton today would see Manchester United suffer as many as three defeats in their first five matches of a league campaign for the first time since 1989-90, under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Steele fields the ball in the centre of his goal, dropping down to smother a shot from Fernandes, who tries his luck from outside the area.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
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Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
WIDE! Another wayward finish by Rashford hits the side-netting! Veltman and Van Hecke just cannot cope with his driving runs inside from the left flank, but it was a weak attempt from a promising position, with Hojlund also waiting in the centre.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Having had to suffer without the ball for sustained spells during the first half, Manchester United are now neatly keeping possession, as they aim to find a route back into this game.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Dalot steals the ball from Mitoma and springs a quick counter-attack: after Fernandes finds Rashford on the left, though, the latter's cutback from the byline cannot find another red jersey.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The hosts kick off, and we are back under way in Manchester!
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are unbeaten in their last 25 Premier League matches when leading at half-time, recording no less than 21 wins in the process. The Seagulls have also won all three times they have led at the break this term. Manchester United did come back from two goals down to beat Nottingham Forest earlier this season, though.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Rewarded for their bravery and control of possession at Old Trafford, Brighton lead at the break, thanks to a goal from ex-Manchester United man Welbeck. While Rashford provided a constant threat with runs from out to in, United have failed to find a way past Steele so far, with Hojlund having a goal ruled out by the VAR on his full debut. The outcome of an entertaining encounter remains very much in the balance, but it is De Zerbi's side who have an advantage to defend during the second half.
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