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2023/24 Premier League
Matchday 5
Manchester United v Brighton and Hove Albion
Old Trafford Stadium
Manchester, England
Saturday, 16 September 2023
Kick-off is at 14h00
Manchester United will lock horns with Brighton and Hove Albion in a
Premier League match at the Old Trafford Stadium on 16 September.
Current Form
The Red Devils succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal FC away on 3 September and it was their second defeat in their last three league games.
United are enjoying a 20-match unbeaten home run in the Premier League, having recorded three draws and 17 wins at the Old Trafford Stadium.
Meanwhile, Brighton secured a 3-1 win over Newcastle United at home on 2 September and it was their second win in their last three league matches.
The Seagulls defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers in their last away match in this competition and the triumph ended their two-match winless run on the road.
Team News
United players Sofyan Amrabat, Tom Heaton, Tyrell Malacia, Amadou Diallo, Raphael Varane, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are currently injured, but the club has no suspension issues.
Brighton, on the other hand, also do not have suspension concerns, but Evan Ferguson, Jakub Moder, Danny Welbeck and Juilo Enciso are all out injured.
Quotes
“Obviously they have lots of quality to create chances, but we played to our strengths," Brighton defender Joel Veltman said after their win over Newcastle.
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"We had 1 vs 1s with our strikers Joao [Pedro] and Evan opening up the game, creating spaces behind their defenders. We showed a great fighting spirit as well against such a strong, physical team like Newcastle.
"They’re an amazing side, but we didn’t give up. We won our 50-50 duels and from then on we could play our game.”
Head-to-Head
Brighton secured a 1-0 win over United in their last meeting in the league which was on 4 May 2023 at the AMEX Stadium.
As a result, the Seagulls are unbeaten in their last three Premier League matches against the Red Devils, having registered three successive wins.
Premier League matchday 4 fixtures
Saturday, 16 September
11:30 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool FC
14:00 - Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
14:00 - Fulham FC v Luton Town
14:00 - Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion
14:00 - Tottenham Hotspur v Sheffield United
14:00 - West Ham United v Manchester City
16:30 - Newcastle United v Brentford FC
Sunday, 17 September
13:00 - AFC Bournemouth v Chelsea FC
15:30 - Everton FC v Arsenal FC
Monday, 18 September
18:45 - Nottingham Forest v Burnley FC
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