Brighton vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off…

Brighton vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Manchester United know they must improve against Brighton this afternoon if they are to maintain a winning start to the Premier League season.

A frustratingly familiar performance against Fulham on the opening night of the new campaign saw United grind out a 1-0 win thanks to Joshua Zirkzee’s late winner, before Brighton dispelled much of their pre-season concerns with a resounding away win at Everton in manager Fabian Hurzeler’s first game in charge.

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Erik ten Hag warned ahead of the game that his players were not fully ready for the new season and so it proved, despite the points of the board, and will hope his squad shake off some of that rustiness on the south coast this weekend.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Brighton vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 12.30pm BST kick-off today, Saturday, August 24, 2024.

The match will take place at the Amex Stadium.

Joshua Zirkzee scored the winner on his debut (Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Where to watch Brighton vs Manchester United

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports.

Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s LIVE match blog.

Brighton vs Manchester United team news

Brighton are still juggling a lengthy injury list, but will have Yankuba Minteh - who was forced off in the win over Everton - fit for the game.

Evan Ferguson, Pervis Estupinan and Tariq Lamptey are all back in training but a decision will be made on their availability closer to the game. Bart Verbruggen, Solomon March and Julio Enciso have been ruled out.

Man Utd are faring a little better on the injury front, but Victor Lindelof has been ruled out and Jadon Sancho is a doubt.

Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw are not expected back until after the September international break, while Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro are looking at November returns.

Fabian Hurzeler won his first game as Brighton boss (Getty Images)

Brighton vs Manchester United prediction

Man Utd appear to have improved little from last season, though it remains early days in the new campaign. Brighton, meanwhile, look to have bought into their manager’s approach well over the summer, though were helped by Ashley Young’s red card to run out 3-0 winners at Everton.

United will pose a tougher test than the Toffees, though Brighton look like a potentially trickier opponent than Fulham. The Seagulls have got the better of Ten Hag plenty of times - winning four of five league games between the sides - and can continue that run on Saturday.

Brighton to win, 2-1.