Manchester United welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Old Trafford on Super Easter Sunday Night Football in Premier League.
Victory will see Man Utd take a big step towards second and move four points clear of third-placed Leicester.
Brighton meanwhile can climb as high as 13th for 24 hours ahead of Wolves, but only if Southampton and Burnley draw on Sunday lunchtime.
Team News
Marcus Rashford is set to be in contention for Man Utd after resuming training this week, having recovered from an ankle injury which forced him to withdraw from international duty for England.
Mason Greenwood, Juan Mata (both unspecified) and Anthony Martial (knee) could also feature if pass late fitness tests, but Phil Jones is still absent with a knee injury.
Brighton have no fresh injury concerns as Aaron Connolly is doubtful with a foot injury suffered on international duty for Republic of Ireland, having missed the Seagulls’ previous three games with a cracked rib.
Adam Webster (ankle), Tariq Lamptey (hamstring), Florian Andone and Solly March (both knee) remain absent.
Stat Attack
- Man Utd are unbeaten in four of last six league meetings against Brighton (W4, L2).
- Brighton have lost all three Premier League trips to Old Trafford (L3).
- Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes has scored three goals in two league appearances against Brighton.
- Two of Brighton’s last three away goals have come from Lewis Dunk, of which both goals came in the first half.
- United have kept two clean sheets in their last five home matches (W3, D1, L1).
Prediction
After a lethargically sluggish performance in their FA Cup Quarter-Final exit at Leicester in which their midfield were outran repeatedly, Man Utd will be hoping that the break has done them good because they need a strong improved performance to start their run-in.
Brighton meanwhile are still not safe but given that they recently enjoyed wins over Newcastle and Southampton with such dominance and creativity on the ball, I am hoping that they will bring more of their best quality into this match if want a win.
Graham Potter’s Seagulls should also be buoyed by Utd’s dip in home form on the defensive front, so I definitely can see goals here but they are yet to win a Premier League game at Old Trafford which is a worry but a draw should be achievable if can score first and defend well.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Brighton
Result: Manchester United 2-1 Brighton
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