Brighton host Manchester United at the Amex Stadium in the final Premier League matchweek of the season. A win would secure Brighton a place in European competition next season.
United will look to finish the season on a high after securing Champions League qualification. Still, Brighton have consistently been one of the Premier League’s toughest home sides and know exactly what is at stake on Sunday afternoon.
Brighton come into this one following a 1-0 defeat to Leeds at Elland Road last weekend, thanks to a 95th-minute winner from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The Seagulls will definitely be looking to bounce back on Sunday and cap off an impressive season on the south coast with qualification for European football.
Man United have already secured their return to Champions League football next season and can’t climb the table or slip down it, so they are playing for little more than pride coming into this one. Michael Carrick’s side were victorious against Nottingham Forest last time out, 3-2.
What are the best picks for Brighton vs Manchester United?
Brighton or draw – Double chance
Brighton have been one of the Premier League’s strongest home teams this season, and the added motivation of securing European football should make the Amex Stadium a difficult place for Manchester United on Sunday.
The Seagulls have consistently performed well against top-six opposition under Fabian Hürzeler and will fancy their chances against a United side that may already have one eye on the offseason.
With a draw being enough for Brighton to get Europe, double chance Brighton to win or a draw is a great pick here.
Both teams to score
Goals are usually expected whenever these two sides meet, and both attacks enter this matchup in good form.
Brighton continue to create chances consistently at home, while Manchester United have looked much more dangerous going forward in recent weeks.
Neither defense has been particularly convincing lately, making both teams to score one of the strongest plays on the board.
Bruno Fernandes to score or assist
Bruno Fernandes remains Manchester United’s – and arguably the Premier League’s – most influential attacking player and continues to deliver in big moments.
Whether it’s creating chances from midfield or converting himself, Fernandes is almost always involved when United find the scoresheet.
Against an aggressive Brighton side that leaves space in transition, the Portuguese playmaker should have opportunities to make an impact on Sunday.
Where can I watch Brighton vs Manchester United?
In the United States, Brighton vs Manchester United will be available live on Peacock, with kickoff scheduled for 11:00 AM EST on Sunday as part of the Premier League’s final day coverage.
“All in, overcome the disappointment. Prepare well, and have the belief we can do it. Stick to our things, focus on the controllables and then I’m quite sure that we can get the rewards for that.”
Michael Carrick:
“We’ve built momentum, and we want to keep that going. The standards have to stay high every game.”
What is Brighton’s predicted team?
Verbruggen – Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu – Baleba, Gross, Minteh, Hinshelwood, De Cuyper – Welbeck.
Injured: Mitoma, Wieffer, Webster, Tzimas
What is Manchester United’s predicted team?
Lammens – Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw – Casemiro, Mainoo, Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha – Mbuemo.
Doubts: Sesko.
Injured: De Ligt.
