After a victorious kick off to the Premier League campaign, United would like to, mount onto bid a serious fight to the title contenders with a second win against the Seagulls. After a disappointing end to the transfer window, United would like to out power the views of everyone and show them what they really are; strong and well built. They would love to start their second match of the campaign on a high. With Pogba wearing the armband and his all-round performance and display of skills, United were victorious in the first match against the Foxes and would like to repeat the feat.
Brighton lost their first match 2-0 to Watford and would surely strive hard to strike back with a win. Chris Hughton will want his new summer signings to click soon. Brighton would want to disappoint the Red devils, same way as they did in the previous encounter with a 1-0 victory at same venue.
When and where?
Time & Date: 4pm BST on Sunday, 19 August.
Location: Amex Stadium
Where to watch: Sky Sports’ Premier League or Main Event channels.
Team news:
United Players will still not be accompanied to the south coast by Nemanja Matic, Diogo Dalot, Ander Herrera, Antonio Valencia and Romero. JLingz and Phil Jones are back to the practice session and are expected to feature against the Seagulls.
Seagulls will still be without Jose Izquierdo, Florin Andone, and Bruno Saltor.
Head to Head
The Red devils do have an upper hand against the south coasters, but were beaten the last time these two teams met at Amex stadium, with a 1-0 score in the favour of Brighton and Hove Albion.
Out of 19 encounters, United have won a total of 12, and in the rest five both the teams shared a point each.
Probable XI
Brighton XI: Ryan(Gk), Bruno, Duffy, Dunk, Bernardo, Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, March, Gross, Murray
Man Utd XI: De Gea(Gk), Darmian, Bailly, Lindelof, Shaw, Fred, Andreas Pereira, Pogba, Mata, Sanchez, Lukaku
