The first match of the weekend in the English Premier League is a meeting between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United. The game will be played at The American Express Community Stadium, with the hosts in 8th place on 3 points and the visitors in 15th place, yet to get off the mark but with a game in hand.
Brighton come into the game having recorded an excellent 3-0 victory at Newcastle United in the Premier League last weekend. The Seagulls took an early 2 goal lead and remained in control of the game throughout the 90 minutes, adding a third goal late in the match. Having defeated Preston North End 2-0 away from home in the League Cup on Wednesday night, Brighton are on a run of 3 successive victories.
However, they were defeated in their only home Premier League match so far this season, going down 3-1 against Chelsea. They have not been in good form at home and trends show Brighton have won only 2 of their last 12 home matches in all competitions. In addition, Brighton have a poor record of 4 losses by 2 or more goals in their last 6 home games in all competitions.
Manchester United recorded their first victory of the season in midweek as they defeated Luton Town 3-0 away from home in the League Cup. It was not a fantastic performance from the much-changed Red Devils team but goals from Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood were enough to seal the win.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping for a significant improvement in this game compared to their opening Premier League match at home against Crystal Palace. Manchester United produced a very disappointing display to lose the game 3-1 and could easily have conceded further goals in the match.
Trends show Manchester United are on an unbeaten run of 7 away games in the Premier League. They have won each of their last 4 league matches on the road with the victories coming against Brighton, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Leicester City. Manchester United scored 2 or more goals in each of those 4 games including 3 goals in the matches against Brighton and Aston Villa.
Manchester United have won by 2 or more goals their last 4 away matches in the Premier League.
Team news and Brighton will be without Christian Walton, Florin And one and Jose Izquierdo due to injury. Yves Bissouma is suspended while there are doubts over the fitness of Aaron Connolly, Dale Stephens, and Tariq Lamptey.
Manchester United travel without the injured duo of Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones. Nemanja Matic is a doubt but every other player should be available.
Brighton have been in good form but Manchester United should be at full strength for this game. The Red Devils finished strongly away from home last season and could score 2 or more goals on their way to victory.