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| Bet | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Stake | 0.75 unit |
| Odds | 2.6 |
| Bookmaker | nordicbet |
Manchester United in search of back-to-back victories against Brighton.
As Brighton & Hove Albion face Manchester United at the Falmer Stadium on Saturday, the Seagulls, buoyed by their opening day triumph and a historical edge over the Red Devils, aim to outshine a rejuvenated United side under Erik ten Hag.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Fabian Hürzeler began his Premier League debut with Brighton on a flying note as the Seagulls ripped ten-man Everton to shreds in a 3-0 win on Match Day 1. Brighton capitalised on several errors from Everton’s backline to put three past the Toffees in roughly an hour.
Kaoru Mitoma [25’] announced his return after a lengthy spell on the sidelines with the opening goal before Simon Adingra [87’] put the game to bed with three minutes left on the clock. Thirty-four-year-old manager Hürzeler will be keen to pick up back-to-back victories on Match Day 2 when Brighton take on Manchester United.
While the Red Devils are a more formidable opponent, Brighton have become accustomed to taking prized scalps in recent years. The Seagulls have won four of their five games against Manchester United [4W, 0D, 1L]. With such credentials, if anyone would have cold feet at the Falmer Stadium, it certainly wouldn't be Hürzeler’s side.
Hürzeler was pleased about the opening win, calling it a ‘good start but nothing more,’ in his post-match press conference. While he would be seeking back-to-back victories in two opening games, Brighton’s recent home record could spoil the mood. The Seagulls have surprisingly lost four of their last five Premier League home games [1W, 0D, 4L].
New acquisition Yankuba Minteh will play no part in Hürzeler’s 4—2—3—1 following a head injury in the game against Everton. Danny Welbeck, who was also on the score sheet [56’] against Everton, is expected to lead the attack.
Manchester United
Manchester United put their Community Shield defeat behind them with a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham last time out, thanks to a single goal from debutant Joshua Zirkzee in the 87th minute. Erik ten Hag received praise after his double substitution helped break the deadlock, with Garnacho coming off the bench and Zirkzee providing the assist.
While Fulham almost proved to be a handful, a sterner test awaits the Red Devils at the Falmer Stadium. Manchester United have lost 43% of their Premier League matches against Brighton.
However, a win against Brighton on Saturday would not only leave Manchester United with back-to-back victories against the Seagulls, but also with victories in two opening games for the first time since the 2017-18 season. Erik ten Hag was pleased to see Zirkzee net the debut goal, helping United secure maximum points against the Cottagers.
Zirkzee is expected to start on Saturday against Brighton, as Erik ten Hag likely deploys the 4-2-3-1 formation.
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