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)
GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 Cardiff (Fabian Schar, 24 minutes)
First goal of the afternoon, and Newcastle lead!
Fabian Schar is a centre-back with considerable footballing ability, and he moves into the box nicely before firing past Neil Etheridge into the bottom corner.
PENALTY TO MANCHESTER UNITED! Paul Pogba is fouled. Manchester United 0-0 Brighton, 25 minutes.
Gaetan Bong brings down Paul Pogba, who perhaps goes down a little easily, and the referee points to the spot.
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Brighton (Paul Pogba penalty, 27 minutes)
Paul Pogba is back on his feet to convert the penalty with his trademark elongated run-up.
Liverpool 0-0 Crystal Palace, 30 minutes
Joel Matip has looked the likeliest scorer at Anfield so far, again rising highest but directing his header wide from a corner.
Manchester United 1-0 Brighton, 31 minutes
Twice Brighton crosses fly into the Manchester United area but on neither occasion can a player find the telling touch.
Strong response from the visitors.
GOAL! Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace (Andros Townsend, 34 minutes)
Now then!
Crystal Palace lead at Anfield!
Wilfried Zaha works his way forward after an excellent counter-attack, beating his man and cutting back to Andros Townsend who drives past Alisson.
Manchester United 1-0 Brighton, 35 minutes
Chances at both ends!
Anthony Martian's deft chip is well denied by David Button after running in behind, whilst at the other end Glenn Murray latches on to Solly March's cross and volleys wide.
Paul Pogba converts from the penalty spot to give Manchester United the lead against Brighton.
Liverpool 0-1 Crystal Palace, 39 minutes
Mamadou Sakho is none-too-pleased as Mohamed Salah hurls himself to the floor attempting to win a penalty.
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