Manchester United vs Brighton
Back plenty of goals at Old Trafford on Saturday teatime
Manchester United picked up a confidence-boosting victory against Liverpool last weekend and will take plenty of belief into this clash with Brighton on Saturday teatime.
It's the first time that United have managed to record back-to-back victories this season, and it has slightly relieved the pressure on Ruben Amorim, who has struggled to get to grips with the enormity of the role at Old Trafford.
United have struggled for results, yet the xG has pointed to their supremacy, and they do tend to create plenty of chances, particularly at home. They've scored 2+ goals in each of their last three games here, yet they've managed to keep just a single clean sheet in front of their own fans so far this campaign.
Some of their success last weekend came through overloading the right-hand side of the pitch with Amad and Mbeumo combining well and causing issues for Liverpool's full-backs. A similar approach may be taken here.
Brighton sit in midtable with a 3-3-2 record and have been one of the more entertaining teams to follow so far this season. Fabian Hurzeler's side have plenty of attacking talent in their ranks and have managed to find the net in each of their last six PL matches. Although they made a shaky start to the season, they've recently beaten Chelsea and Newcastle and cannot be underestimated.
The Seagulls have enjoyed their previous visits to this venue and have left Old Trafford with back-to-back 3-1 victories. They have won each of their last three here and have avoided defeat for over three years.
Brighton have far too many threats to draw a blank in this one. Although they've improved going forward, United's defence is far from watertight, and this could be a very watchable game. Expected a few defensive lapses and one or two moments of brilliance from both sides.
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