Brighton are favourites here but I don’t see Manchester United lying down on the south coast. Michael Carrick just signed a two-year contract and could be content to avoid defeat at a difficult venue.
| 2025/26 Premier League | Brighton | Man United |
|---|---|---|
| Current Position | 7th | 3rd |
| Wins | 14 | 19 |
| Draws | 11 | 11 |
| Losses | 12 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 52 (1.41 pg) | 66 (1.78 pg) |
| Goals Conceded | 43 (1.16 pg) | 50 (1.35 pg) |
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Manchester United have a 22-10 lead against Brighton alongside five draws.
Brighton have Europe in Sight
Brighton have lost two of their last three matches but are still well placed to qualify for Europe. They had 68% possession at Newcastle where they suffered a deserved 3-1 defeat.
The Seagulls returned to the south coast with a 3-0 victory over Wolves. They enjoyed 72% of the ball, Jack Hinshelwood and Lewis Dunk scoring inside the opening five minutes.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side are coming off an unlucky 1-0 loss at Leeds. Brighton had 66% possession, 19-7 shots and 3.06-0.39 xG, conceding deep into added time.
Man United Menacing under Carrick
Manchester United have been on fire since Michael Carrick took over in January, climbing to third in the Premier League and earning a return to the Champions League.
The Red Devils recently won three straight matches before a 0-0 draw at Sunderland.
Man United had 29-11 shots and 4.57-1.89 xG in a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes assisted Bryan Mbeumo, his 20th EPL assist of the campaign.
Carrick was rewarded with a two-year contract. He said: "From the moment that I arrived here 20 years ago, I felt the magic of Manchester United. Carrying the responsibility of leading our special football club fills me with immense pride."
Predicted Lineups & Team News
Brighton (4-2-3-1) Bart Verbruggen; Joel Veltman, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Maxim De Cuyper; Carlos Baleba, Pascal Gross; Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood, Yankuba Minteh; Danny Welbeck
Adam Webster, Stefanos Tzimas and Kaoru Mitoma are injured with Mats Wieffer doubtful.
Man United (4-2-3-1) Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw; Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo; Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha; Bryan Mbeumo
Matthijs de Ligt is recovering after back surgery and Benjamin Sesko is battling a calf injury.