Manchester United vs Brighton - LIVE: Prediction, how to stream and watch on TV, form guide, odds and more
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to remain perfect against the Seagulls and continue to revive United's hopes of a top four finish
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Your support makes all the difference.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to make it seven consecutive wins since taking charge at Old Trafford, as Manchester United welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford’s goal, along with David de Gea’s brilliance, secured a win against Tottenham last week which moved United level on points with Arsenal in the table.
Brighton performed valiantly in last week’s loss against Liverpool, and the Seagulls are seven points clear of the relegation zone in 13th; they also memorably beat United 3-2 in August.
What time does it start?
Manchester United vs Brighton kicks off at 3:00pm (GMT) on Saturday 19th January.
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.
Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.
Highlights will be shown at 10:20pm on BBC One.
Player to watch…
Marcus Rashford: The 21-year-old has flourished since Solskjaer took charge in mid-December. Currently preferred to Romelu Lukaku up front, Rashford finished superbly last week against Tottenham, and will be eager to add to his seven Premier League goals on Saturday afternoon against a Brighton side known for their defensive resilience.
Form guide…
Manchester United: WWWWWW
Brighton: LDWDWL
Odds…
Manchester United to win: 2/7
Brighton to win: 10/1
Draw: 23/5
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Roy Hodgson returns to Anfield this afternoon in the knowledge that his side were the last Premier League team to beat Liverpool here.
Can they shock the Premier League leaders again today? Joel Matip returns at the back, alongside James Milner on the right of Liverpool's defence.
Manchester United vs Brighton
Coming off the huge win at Spurs, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United can move above Arsenal should they better their result today.
Both the home side and visitors Brighton are unchanged for this one. Brighton have never won at Old Trafford...
Newcastle vs Cardiff
A relegation six-pointer on Tyneside. Oumar Niasse comes straight in to the Cardiff team after joining on loan from Everton.
Southampton vs Everton
Victorious with ten men at the King Power last weekend, Ralph Hasenhuttl's Southampton will look to build as they enter a crucial period with a number of games against those around them.
Everton are their opponents today. Marco Silva's team could end the day in seventh if results go their way...
Watford vs Burnley
It is two years since the unfortunate passing of Graham Taylor, and should Javi Gracia and Watford win this afternoon the Spaniard is planning a special tribute to the club's greatest manager.
Burnley are the opponents at Vicarage Road.
James Milner starts at right-back for Liverpool today, with Trent Alexander-Arnold sidelined.
It has been a good day for Alexander-Arnold, however, with the 20-year-old has today putting pen-to-paper on along-term deal at Anfield to commit his future to his boyhood club.
News from Old Trafford, and it will be a late enforced change for Manchester United with Luke Shaw taken ill. Diogo Dalot replaces him in the starting lineup, with Ashley Young presumably switching to left-back.
Five minutes until kick-off around the grounds.
Just before everything gets underway, there is time to praise Crystal Palace for this act of kindness:
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