Brighton vs Manchester United Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

Marcus Rashford is expected to start on Tuesday
Marcus Rashford is expected to start on Tuesday / James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images
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The race for Champions League qualification continues on Tuesday as Manchester United head to the Amex to take on Brighton in the Premier League.

Graham Potter's men have enjoyed a bright return, beating Arsenal at home and drawing with Leicester at the King Power Stadium, but face a far sterner test in the shape of the Red Devils.

Following a slow start to the season, United have found their feet in the second half of the campaign and are currently enjoying a 14-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Brandon Williams and Neal Maupay exchange pleasantries earlier in the season
Brandon Williams and Neal Maupay exchange pleasantries earlier in the season / James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images

Where to Watch

When Is Kick Off? Tuesday 30 June
What Time Is Kick Off? 20:15 (BST)
Where Is it Played? The Amex
TV Channel/Live Stream? Sky Sports (UK) FuboTV (US)
Referee? Andre Marriner


Team News

Brighton are still without winger Jose Izquierdo, who suffered a knee injury last May, while centre back Adam Webster, who picked up a hamstring problem at Leicester, may also be missing.

Brighton may be without centre back Adam Webster, who suffered a hamstring injury against Leicester
Brighton may be without centre back Adam Webster, who suffered a hamstring injury against Leicester / Pool/Getty Images

United will have their full first team available for the game, though Daniel James and Harry Maguire are each one yellow card away from suspension.


Predicted Lineups

Brighton: Ryan; Montoya, Duffy, Dunk, Burn; Stephens, Bissouma; Connolly, Mac Allister, Mooy; Maupay.

Manchester United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Pogba, Matic; Lingard, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial.


Recent Form

Both sides are yet to taste defeat following the Premier League's restart, with Brighton snatching a win against Arsenal and holding Leicester to a stalemate. United bagged victories against Sheffield United and Norwich in the Premier League and FA Cup respectively, and split the points with Tottenham in a 1-1 draw.

The recent form has seen Brighton all but secure their Premier League safety, while the Red Devils continue to close the distance between themselves and a Champions League spot. They currently occupy fifth spot, which might be good enough for Europe's elite club competition if Manchester City's ban is upheld.

Here's how both sides have fared over their last five games.

Brighton

Leicester 0-0 Brighton (23/6)
Brighton 2-1 Arsenal (20/6)
Wolves 0-0 Brighton (7/3)
Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace (29/2)
Sheffield United 1-1 Brighton (22/2)

Manchester United

Norwich 1-2 Manchester United (27/6)
Manchester United 3-0 Sheffield United (24/6)
Tottenham 1-1 Manchester United (19/6)
LASK 0-5 Manchester United (12/3)
Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City (8/3)

United left it late to beat Norwich in extra time in the FA Cup
United left it late to beat Norwich in extra time in the FA Cup / Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Prediction

Although Brighton have been difficult to beat of late, United should have too much here. Solskjaer has finally found a winning formula and the club have started to show positive signs for the future.

It'll be another chance for United fans to observe the Pogba-Fernandes partnership and the Red Devils will edge even closer to a Champions League spot with victory on the south coast.

Prediction: Brighton 0-2 Manchester United