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)
GOAL! Liverpool 1-1 Crystal Palace (Mohamed Salah, 46 minutes)
Whatever Jurgen Klopp said has worked! Perfect start to the half for Liverpool!
It is an effort from distance by Virgil Van Djik that deflects into Mohamed Salah's path, and the Egyptian calmly knocks the ball past Julian Speroni to equalise at Anfield.
Bournemouth 0-0 West Ham, 47 minutes
It remains goalless on the South Coast, but Bournemouth continue to have the better of things, Steve Cook meeting a Ryan Fraser cross and forcing Lukasz Fabianski into a fingertip stop
Southampton 0-0 Everton, 48 minutes
It was a disappointing first half from Everton but they start the second brightly, Alex McCarthy saving well from Gylfi Sigurdsson.
But...
GOAL! Southampton 1-0 Everton (James Ward-Prowse, 50 minutes)
Superb strike from James Ward-Prowse! Southampton lead!
Ward-Browse hits his shot from range perfectly to beat Jordan Pickford and give the home side the early second-half advantage.
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-0 West Ham (Callum Wilson, 53 minutes)
Volleyed home, and the other South Coasters also take the lead!
Ryan Fraser has looked dangerous throughout and again beats his man before setting up Callum Wilson, who impressively meets the cross on the volley to fire Bournemouth ahead.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-1 Crystal Palace (Roberto Firmino, 53 minutes)
Turnaround at Anfield - Liverpool lead!
Roberto Firmino finds space in the Crystal Palace box and looks goalwards, his shot taking a healthy nick off a defender and leaving Julian Speroni helpless as it nestles in the far bottom corner.
1000 Premier League goals for Liverpool at Anfield, Roberto Firmino's deflected effort putting them ahead against Crystal Palace.
Manchester United 2-0 Brighton, 60 minutes
Lewis Dunk steals in at the far post but can only find the side netting.
Anthony Knockaert replaces Solly March and Florin Andone is also introduced in the place of Glenn Murray for the visitors as they plot a route back into thee game.
GOAL! Newcastle 2-0 Cardiff (Fabian Schar, 63 minutes)
Two for Schar, two for Newcastle!
The Swiss centre-half turns Matt Ritchie's corner past Neil Etheridge to double Newcastle's lead.
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