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Man Utdvs.Brighton

sportsmole.co.uk, 18 January 2025, 14:00
A Premier League fixture that has never been drawn in 15 previous meetings, Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion cross paths at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

Both sides triumphed by two goals in midweek, as the Red Devils fought back to sink Southampton 3-1 while the Seagulls strolled to a 2-0 success over Ipswich Town, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two clubs.

MANCHESTER UNITED vs. BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION

MANCHESTER UNITED

Out: Luke Shaw (calf), Victor Lindelof (unspecified), Jonny Evans (muscle), Mason Mount (thigh)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Eriksen, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Zirkzee

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION

Out: Igor Julio (knee), Ferdi Kadioglu (toe), James Milner (thigh), Mats Wieffer (thigh)

Doubtful: Diego Gomez (fitness), Evan Ferguson (ankle), Jack Hinshelwood (knee)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, O'Riley; Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here. Written by

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