Brighton are gearing up to clip Manchester United’s wings yet again, boasting a stellar record of four wins in their last five league meetings. Under the fresh stewardship of Fabian Hurzeler, the Seagulls demolished Everton 3-0, signalling their readiness to challenge the Premier League’s elite.
The summer saw Brighton wave goodbye to Pascal Gross but welcomed a wave of promising talent, including the likes of Georginio Rutter and Yankuba Minteh. Hurzeler, the 31-year-old tactical wizard from St Pauli, is proving his mettle and looks to make a splash in his first Premier League season.
United stumbled over the line against Fulham, their midfield looking particularly porous. Given their defensive woes last season, Brighton’s swift counters, spearheaded by Mitoma and Minteh, could be the key to unlocking United’s backline.
Kaoru Mitoma, after a challenging season peppered with injuries, is back and better than ever, looking to add to his goal tally this weekend. Predictions lean towards a 2-1 victory for Brighton, a scoreline that captures their attacking verve and Manchester United’s enduring struggles.
Betting tip – Brighton to win at 7/4
