Brighton vs Manchester United news: Saturday showdown throws up south-coast stalemate scrutiny
Manchester United travel to the AMEX Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday looking to make it eight straight wins in all competitions over Graham Potter's in-form Brighton & Hove Albion.
The hosts have only lost one of their last games in the Premier League - a 3-0 defeat by defending champions and leaders Manchester City - and have no reason to fear the visitors.
This is one of only two home games remaining for the Seagulls and the visit of Manchester United is an ideal fixture to try turn around a poor run of form at the AMEX.
The visitors have incoming manager Erik ten Hag waiting to usher in a new chapter for the club.
Focused on our final two #PL games 💯#MUFC pic.twitter.com/cW88UU6iMo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 4, 2022
When: Saturday 7 May, 2022 (17:30 BST)
Where: The AMEX Stadium
How to watch: Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event
Who is the referee for Brighton vs Manchester United
Games refereed by Andy Madley in season 2021/22: Games 25, yellow cards 59, red cards 2.
Assistants: Darren Cann, Adrian Holmes.
Fourth official: John Brooks.
VAR: Chris Kavanagh.
Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.
Recent form
The Reds are in sixth on 58 points - five points behind Arsenal in the final Champions League spot having played two games more.
Recent players in form
3️⃣ goals in his last 3️⃣ away games! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5hZqEwvq3L
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) May 3, 2022
Bruno Fernandes scored his 50th for Manchester United in the Brentford win and Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break new records.
🏠 @Cristiano is in incredible form at Old Trafford!#MUNBRE // @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/MYUQ8KCUho
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 2, 2022
The Portugal superstar has scored 18 goals in 29 Premier League appearances for United so far this season - as many as he did in his final season in his first spell at the club before he left for Real Madrid (18 in 33 appearances) in 2008/09.
Past meetings
Managers' thoughts
Brighton manager Graham Potter told reporters that he and his side aren't targetting any particular position.
"It sounds simplistic but we just have to focus on the next match. We have nine points to fight for and the only way you do that is with the next one - so Manchester United at the weekend.
"It's a fantastic game for everybody, we need to focus on that and get three points."
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick praised his side's home form ahead of Saturday's match.
"I think the last two home games, we got four points against Chelsea and Brentford, we spoke about the Brentford game it was one of our best games in possible of the ball and in the last six months and I am positive the team will play at the same kind of level at Brighton and two weeks time at Crystal Palace.
"What I like is they had fun playing together on the pitch and this is exactly the same kind of approach we need for the game tomorrow."
Predicted teams
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 5, 2022
Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup: Sanchez; Veltman, Dunk, Cucurella; March, Bissouma, Caicedo, Trossard; Gross, Mac Allister; Welbeck
Manchester United possible starting lineup: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Telles; Fred, McTominay; Elanga, Mata, Fernandes; Ronaldo