Man United vs Brighton: Ten Hag’s Manchester United look to start the new Premier League season in style when they welcome Brighton on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Man United vs Brighton
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date: Sunday 7th August, 2022
Time: 06:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Manchester United come into the new season after a 1-1 draw at home in their final pre-season clash last week against Rayo Vallecano.
Diallo and Garcia scored for either side to ensure a share of the spoils, as United ended the preparations with a sole loss in 6 matches.
Ronaldo made a return to the United squad after missing out on pre-season and questions over his future continue to be the main talk.
However, Ten Hag is confident to keep the Portuguese ready for the season and firing on all cylinders.
With the new signings; United look a confident and controlled bunch of players hoping to step up and create a difference after a poor season in 2021-22.
On the other hand, Brighton beat Espanyol 5-1 in their previous pre-season clash on Saturday to end the campaign on a high.
Trossard led the way with a hat-trick while Dunk and Webster added to the score-sheet as well.
The Seagulls endured a decent pre-season campaign and look to start off the new season on a positive note.
They look to take experience from the recent humbling of Manchester United at the end of last season; where they won 4-0 in order to get their first points this time.
It’s set for a fantastic atmosphere at Old Trafford as United head into another season with the hope of getting back to the days of yore.
Form Guide
Man United: DLDWW
Brighton: WLWDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Manchester United 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
Brighton 5-1 Espanyol
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Man United vs Brighton in India?
The match is live streamed on Hotstar VIP App and JioTV; while the broadcast is on Star Sports Select 1/HD and Star Sports 3.
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Team News
Martial, Pellistri and Williams are doubtful for the hosts due to injuries whereas Moder and Kozlowski miss out for the visitors.
Manchester United possible 11:
De Gea, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Malacia, Fred, Eriksen, Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford and Ronaldo
19 years ago today, Cristiano Ronaldo bossed Manchester United in a friendly.
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— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 6, 2022
Brighton possible 11:
Sanchez, Webster, Dunk, Veltman, Trossard, Caicedo, Allister, Gross, March, Mwepu and Welbeck
Prediction: Man United 2-0 Brighton
We see United starting off the season on a high as they know the importance of getting themselves up and running.
Malacia and Martinez are set to be given their EPL debuts for the Red Devils and will look to show their mettle.
Brighton’s loss of Cucurella is a major blow dealt by the Seagulls; which sees them short in attack. Hence, we see the hosts winning this one.
Players to watch out for: Ronaldo, Eriksen, Welbeck and Trossard.
