Brighton – Manchester United

Brighton head into the home fixture perched in fourth place with seven points from four games, having scored 13 and conceded just five. Manchester United sit down in thirteenth, three points adrift, their record of one win, one draw and two defeats leaving them with a neutral goal difference of seven each for and against. The Seagulls will be looking to extend their unbeaten run after a solitary loss, while United will hope to turn around a season that has already seen them drop points in three of their opening matches. Historically the two sides have exchanged blows in a tightly contested rivalry, making this encounter a crucial test for United’s resurgence and Brighton’s push for a top‑four finish.