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)
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Everton have hope!
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GOAL! Liverpool 4-2 Crystal Palace (Sadio Mane, 90 + 3 minutes)
Sadio Mane adds a fourth to secure it for Liverpool!
0-0 at Vicarage Road as Burnley and Watford play out a dull draw.
GOAL! Newcastle 3-0 Cardiff (Ayoze Perez, 90 + 3 minutes)
All over on Tyneside - Ayoze Perez makes it three!
GOAL! Liverpool 4-3 Crystal Palace (Max Meyer, 90 + 5 minutes)
Seven at Molineux, seven at Anfield - a crazy day of Premier League football!
Max Meyer scores Palace's third.
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Fabian Schar is at the double as Newcastle secure a vital home win, sweeping Cardiff aside by three goals to nil.
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