In our match preview informing you where/how to watch the Premier League encounter between Manchester United and Brighton, we compare current form, team statistics, and analyze both teams’ head-to-head record.

What are the positions of Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion on the Premier League table?

Manchester United currently ranks sixth on the league table. On the other hand, Brighton is placed 13th.

What is the form of Manchester United in contrast to Brighton's?

The Red Devils are yet to put a foot wrong in all competitions following the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Momentarily, the Old Trafford outfit has won six games on the bounce under the new interim manager and will be chasing a historic seventh against Brighton on Saturday.

Over the course of the last 10 games across all competitions, Manchester United has been beaten on just two occasions, drawing once and emerging as victors in the remaining seven. A total of 17 goals and that also been complimented by three clean sheets.

The form of Brighton, however, is worlds apart what is being paraded by the opponent it faces on Saturday. The Seagulls will aim to bounce back from last weekend's narrow defeat to Liverpool having managed to win the game before that encounter against Bournemouth.

Across the last 10 games, Chris Hughton's men have won four games and have equally lost four times, drawing the remaining two.

Team news: Who is available, injured and/or suspended for Manchester United vs Brighton?

Manchester United winger Alexis Sanchez has recovered from a thigh injury and could possibly play a role in Saturday's encounter after featuring in training during the week. Center back pair Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo are sidelined as they are currently recovering from injuries.

Eric Bailly returns to action following his sending off against Bournemouth back in December.

Brighton will, however, miss the service of Mathew Ryan and Alireza Jahanbakhsh. Both players are momentarily representing their respective countries at the ongoing Asian Cup.

Also, Jose Izquierdo is still absent with a knee injury while Bernardo is yet to recover fully from a thigh problem.

Predicted line up for Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester United: De Gea; Young, Lindelof, Bailly, Shaw; Herrera, Matic; Lingard, Pogba, Martial; Rashford

Brighton & Hove Albion: Button; Montoya, Duffy, Dunk, Bong; March, Gross, Stephens, Propper, Locadia; Murray

Head-to-head statistics of Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester United and Brighton have met 20 times in the past. The Red Devils have registered 12 wins in contrast to Brighton's three victories - one of which occurred in the reverse fixture between the two clubs at the beginning of the season.

Broadcast information for Manchester United vs Brighton

  • In USA, Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion will be CNBC, UNIVERSO. A live stream will also be available on NBCSports.com, NBC Sports Live, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, and SiriusXM FC (audio).

  • In UK, Manchester United vs Brighton will not be aired on any television network. However, fans with the MUTV app and access to Talksport 2 Radio UK (audio), can catch a live stream.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Manchester United 2 - 1 Brighton & Hove Albion

January 19, 2019 10:00amOld Trafford (Manchester)

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