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 2-2 Crystal Palace (James Tomkins, 65 minutes)
Palace are level again!
A corner is floated into the box by the visitors and James Tomkins rises superbly to beat Alisson with his header.
Bournemouth 1-0 West Ham, 70 minutes
Callum Wilson is so close to a second, but Lukasz Fabianski's fingertips and the woodwork combine to keep his drilled effort out.
GOAL! Manchester United 2-1 Brighton (Pascal Gross, 72 minutes)
Hope for Brighton!
A delectable outside-of-the-boot pass from Davy Propper feeds Pascal Gross who finds the finish to get Brighton back in things at Old Trafford.
GOAL! Liverpool 3-2 Crystal Palace (Mohamed Salah, 75 minutes)
Salah at the double, and Liverpool back in front!
Julian Speroni makes a right mess of a James Milner cross, palming towards his own net and Mohamed Salah knocks home the simplest of goals.
Bournemouth 1-0 West Ham, 78 minutes
Samir Nasri troubles Artur Boruc from distance, but the Bournemouth goalkeeper saves well from Nasri's firm strike.
Bournemouth holding on for the time being.
Into the final ten minutes at most of the six games.
Will there be any late drama?
Liverpool 3-2 Crystal Palace, 83 minutes
Jeffrey Schlupp has a chance to put Palace back on level terms, but can't direct his header towards goal.
Southampton 2-0 Everton, 85 minutes
It is looking like a disappointing trip South for Marco Silva and Everton, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin's header over the bar from Seamus Coleman's cross.
It remains 2-0 to Southampton and back-to-back wins are about five minutes away.
RED CARD! James Milner is sent off! Liverpool 3-2 Crystal Palace, 89 minutes
A second booking for James Milner as he fells Wilfried Zaha. A late twist at Anfield?
GOAL! Bournemouth 2-0 West Ham (Joshua King, 90 minutes)
King secures it for Bournemouth!
West Ham academy graduate Junior Stanislas threads it through for David Brooks, and the Welsh international finds Joshua King to double Bournemouth's lead and secure the three points.
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