Manchester United vs Brighton - LIVE: Prediction, how to stream and watch on TV, form guide, odds and more
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to remain perfect against the Seagulls and continue to revive United's hopes of a top four finish
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Your support makes all the difference.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.
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.
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)
Watford 0-0 Burnley, 4 minutes
All the action is at Vicarage Road in these early stages, and James Tarkowski is forced to clear of the line!
Troy Deeney is again the architect, finding Ken Sema who's shot is just about turned away by Tarkowski.
Liverpool 0-0 Crystal Palace, 8 minutes
First opening at Anfield, and the returning Joel Matip forces Julian Speroni into a save after James Milner's cross. The experienced Argentinian stopper is equal to the effort.
Newcastle 0-0 Cardiff, 13 minutes
Ayoze Perez forces Neil Etheridge into a diving save from a Newcastle corner. Good stuff from the Cardiff keeper.
Manchester United 0-0 Brighton, 13 minutes
A quiet start at Old Trafford.
Shane Duffy drifts in at the far post but heads straight at David De Gea, who catches with relative comfort.
A similarly touching tribute to Sir Matt Busby at Old Trafford 25 years on from his passing.
Southampton 0-0 Everton, 15 minutes
Top stop from Jordan Pickford!
He does superbly to get down to his left as Danny Ings flicks a header towards goal.
And continuing the theme of great tributes, Watford and Graham Taylor. A day tinged with sadness at a number of Premier League grounds...
Newcastle 0-0 Cardiff, 19 minutes
Ayoze Perez crosses but can't beat Joe Bennett. It appears the ball may have struck the Cardiff defender's arm, but Stuart Attwell is unmoved despite the hosts' protests.
Bournemouth 0-0 West Ham, 21 minutes
Bournemouth have the ball in the net, but it is offside!
Ryan Fraser's cross is a good one and Nathan Ake finds the goal with his header, but the linesman's flag is up and it will not stand. Callum Wilson is the offending party, and deemed to be interfering with play.
Good start from the home side at the Vitality.
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