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José Mourinho’s Manchester United will be looking to build on their victory against Leicester City on the opening day of the season when they visit Brighton this Sunday.
The Red Devils were made to work hard for their 2-1 victory against the Foxes, but goals from captain Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw ensured the Old Trafford faithful were made to forget about the club’s disappointing summer activity.
Mourinho will be looking to mount a more serious title challenge this season, and Brighton’s victory against his side at the Amex in May last season will be enough of a warning to the Portuguese.
Chris Hughton’s side have problems of their own however after their opening-weekend defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road after two goals from Roberto Pereyra. The 59-year-old will be desperate for his new summer additions to click soon, including record signing Alireza Jahanbakhsh. Follow all of the latest below.
What time does it start?
Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United kicks off at 4PM (BST).
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Premier League and Main Event channels. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the game online via the SkyGo app. Highlights will be shown at 10:30PM on BBC One.
It’s a big game for…
Fred: The Brazilian appeared to lash out at Leicester City’s Demarai Gray in the first half and opinion was split on whether the midfielder should have faced further punishment. The 25-year-old represents the major piece of business for the Red Devils this summer and will need to put in more level-headed performances if his partnership with Paul Pogba is to flourish.
Stat…
4: Brighton were undefeated in all four of their home Premier League matches on a Sunday last season, while United lost four of their five away matches on a Sunday last campaign.
Remember when…
The most famous encounter between these two sides came in the 1983 FA Cup, when the sides faced off at Wembley Stadium in the final. The final ended in a 2-2 draw, and included this fantastic curling effort from the late Ray Wilkins which put United into a 2-1 lead with 18 minutes remaining. Brighton’s Gary Stevens scored three minutes from time to set up a replay five days later, which saw the Red Devils run out 4-0 winners after a Bryan Robson double.
Player to watch…
Paul Pogba: The World Cup winner is reportedly being considered as permanent captain by José Mourinho, and the 25-year-old led by example against Leicester, putting in an excellent display less than a month after experiencing World Cup glory and capping it off with a calm, collected spot kick.
Past three-meetings…
- Brighton and Hove Albion 1 (Groß) Manchester United 0, Premier League, May 2018
- Manchester United 2 (Lukaku, Matić) Brighton and Hove Albion 0, FA Cup, March 2018
- Manchester United 1 (Dunk OG) Brighton and Hove Albion 0, Premier League, November 2017
Form guide…
BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION: L
MANCHESTER UNITED: W
Odds…
- Brighton and Hove Albion to win: 17/4
- Manchester United to win: 3/4
- Draw: 5/2
- (Odds provided by 888 Sport)
KICK OFF and we're underway here at the Etihad and at Turf Moor.
CHANCE! City make a positive start amidst some calamitous Huddersfield defending.
A routine corner is not cleared and a sliced clearance bounces off the bar and back for another corner before David Silva slips in Gabriel Jesus who's effort is stopped by Ben Hamer's legs.
It could be a long day for the keeper.
GOAL: Burnley 0-1 Watford (Andre Gray, 2)
Really good start from the Hornets and Andre Gray scores at the ground he used to call home.
Maybe Burnley's midweek exertions are taking their toll?
Meanwhile, it's all hands to the pump at the Etihad with David Silva slotting back into action with ease.
His teasing ball towards the back post found Gabriel Jesus who wasn't prepared for it to reach him and it bounces off his knee into the grateful hands of Hamer.
GOAL! Burnley 1-1 Watford (James Tarkowski, 7)
A corner is floated towards James Tarkowski who scores his first goal for the Clarets with a free header.
Please can I retract my earlier comment suggesting their tired exertions?
Huddersfield have settled down slightly after the frenetic start but they aren't threatening anything in to City's half.
Quarter hour mark approaching.
18 mins: David Silva is all over this game.
He's popping up left right and centre, dummying defenders, sending them one way or another.
He's certainly been the magician so far...but...the Terriers are holding firm.
This man has led proceedings so far.
He walked on to the pitch with his son, Mateo, before kick off after the new born's well-publicised illness last season following a premature birth.
Football can be nice.
Mere minutes later, Terence Kongolo comes smashing in to Bernardo Silva but wins the ball cleanly.
Huddersfield are getting stuck in here and have improved following last week's 3-0 home defeat by Chelsea.
Manchester City fans are getting a tad restless.
25 mins: GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 Huddersfield (Aguero)
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