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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to remain perfect against the Seagulls and continue to revive United's hopes of a top four finish

Kieran Jackson
Saturday 19 January 2019 07:03 EST
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Giuseppe Rossi impressed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to make it seven consecutive wins since taking charge at Old Trafford, as Manchester United welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Old Trafford.

Marcus Rashford’s goal, along with David de Gea’s brilliance, secured a win against Tottenham last week which moved United level on points with Arsenal in the table.

Brighton performed valiantly in last week’s loss against Liverpool, and the Seagulls are seven points clear of the relegation zone in 13th; they also memorably beat United 3-2 in August.

What time does it start?

Manchester United vs Brighton kicks off at 3:00pm (GMT) on Saturday 19th January.

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.

Highlights will be shown at 10:20pm on BBC One.

Marcus Rashford celebrates opening the scoring at Wembley Stadium
Marcus Rashford celebrates opening the scoring at Wembley Stadium (Getty Images)

Player to watch…

Marcus Rashford: The 21-year-old has flourished since Solskjaer took charge in mid-December. Currently preferred to Romelu Lukaku up front, Rashford finished superbly last week against Tottenham, and will be eager to add to his seven Premier League goals on Saturday afternoon against a Brighton side known for their defensive resilience.

David de Gea celebrates closing out the win at Wembley Stadium
David de Gea celebrates closing out the win at Wembley Stadium (Getty)

Form guide…

Manchester United: WWWWWW

Brighton: LDWDWL

Odds…

Manchester United to win: 2/7

Brighton to win: 10/1

Draw: 23/5

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's 3pm kick-offs across the Premier League.

Team news will be announced across the country at 2pm, which we'll bring you as soon as it drops for all six games that start mid-afternoon.

With Manchester City not playing until Sunday, Liverpool can put the pressure on as they take on Crystal Palace at Anfield, while Manchester United are also at home with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to continue his winning streak against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Newcastle United need a win at home to move out of the relegation zone as they face Cardiff City, the team directly above them, while Bournemouth and West Ham meet in a mid-table encounter at the Vitality Stadium. That’s not the only clash on the south coast as resurgent Southampton host struggling Everton, and Watford take on Burnley at Vicarage Road.

Jack de Menezes19 January 2019 13:24

The team news is in...

Jack de Menezes19 January 2019 13:59

TEAM NEWS: BOURNEMOUTH VS WEST HAM

Jack de Menezes19 January 2019 14:00

TEAM NEWS: LIVERPOOL VS CRYSTAL PALACE

Jack de Menezes19 January 2019 14:01

TEAM NEWS: MANCHESTER UNITED VS BRIGHTON

Jack de Menezes19 January 2019 14:04

TEAM NEWS: NEWCASTLE VS CARDIFF

Jack de Menezes19 January 2019 14:05

TEAM NEWS: SOUTHAMPTON VS EVERTON

Jack de Menezes19 January 2019 14:06

TEAM NEWS: WATFORD VS BURNLEY

Jack de Menezes19 January 2019 14:07

If the seven goals at Molineux in the day's early game are anything to go by, we could be in for a superb day of Premier League action.

Six games for your consumption in the three o'clock window, and we'll have updates from all of them during the course of the afternoon...

Harry Latham-Coyle19 January 2019 14:32

Bournemouth vs West Ham

No Marko Arnautovic for the visitors at the Vitality Stadium, with the Austrian's departure to China perhaps moving closer by the day despite West Ham's resolve to keep him.

Andy Carroll starts in his absence on the South Coast, while Callum Wilson (another player in the rumour mill this January) returns for Bournemouth.

Harry Latham-Coyle19 January 2019 14:36

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