Man United vs Brighton: It’s a quick turnaround for Manchester United as they face Brighton in their rescheduled Premier League match on Tuesday.
Match Details:
Teams: Manchester United vs Brighton
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date: Wednesday 16th February, 2022
Time: 01:45 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
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Preview
Manchester United’s poor run of form continued with another 1-1 draw at home to Southampton on Saturday.
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Jadon Sancho broke the deadlock in the first half before Adams equalized within minutes of the second half to ensure a share of the spoils.
The draw was a repeat of United’s mistakes vs Burnley, where they were unable to kill off the game early on.
With that point, United remain out of the top 4 spots with 40 points and need to spark the turnaround ever so quick.
On the other hand, Brighton returned to winning ways at Vicarage Road after three successive draws with a 2-0 win.
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Maupay and Webster scored in either half to seal the points for the Seagulls, pushing them into the top half of the table with 33 points (9th).
Brighton is under pressure as well to deliver as they hope to continue disruption in the red half of Manchester.
This match was to be played earlier in the season but due to the spread of Covid in the United squad, it had to be postponed.
Both sides met last season in April, where Manchester United sneaked past Brighton with a 2-1 home win through goals from Rashford and Greenwood.
Form Guide
Man United: DDLWW
Brighton: WLDDD
Last Matches of both teams:
Manchester United 1-1 Southampton
Watford 0-2 Brighton
Six games without a goal 😵
Cristiano Ronaldo’s worst drought since 2009. pic.twitter.com/Rd2twF4Pkm
— GOAL (@goal) February 12, 2022
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Man United vs Brighton in India?
The live stream is available on the Hotstar VIP App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Star Sports Select 1.
Team News
Bailly, Matic and Cavani are out for the hosts due to long term injuries.
Sarmiento, Caicedo and Mwepu are the doubtful options for the Seagulls due to hamstring injuries and other issues.
Brighton have lost just one of their last 12 away matches in the #PL, all coming in 2021/22 (W4 D7)
No side has lost fewer away games in the top-flight this term than the Seagulls (1)#WATBHA pic.twitter.com/8BhW558Hx3
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 13, 2022
Manchester United possible 11:
De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles, Pogba, McTominay, Fernandes, Sancho, Elanga and Ronaldo
Brighton possible 11:
Sanchez, Dunk, Webster, Veltman, Cucurella, Lallana, Bissouma, Gross, Lamptey, Trossard and Maupay
Prediction: Man United 2-1 Brighton
Given the iffy form of United, we do not expect them to breeze past their opponents but must do enough to win given their superior quality.
Brighton come to Old Trafford knowing they can get the result but have to be clinical in their play.
We expect United to win this one hoping to see more professionalism and clinical play from their half.
Players to watch out for: Fernandes, Elanga, Maupay and Bissouma.
