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Premier League | Gameweek 5
Sep 16, 2023 at 3pm UK
Old Trafford
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Man Utd
1 - 3
Brighton

Mejbri (73')
Fernandes (45+3'), Mejbri (90+2')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Welbeck (20'), Gross (53'), Pedro (71')
Lamptey (4'), Paul van Hecke (24')
Reaction
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi celebrates after the match on September 16, 2023
Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi reacts to "deserved" win over Manchester United
Roberto De Zerbi expresses his pride after leading Brighton & Hove Albion to a "deserved" 3-1 victory away against Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday.
Sep 16, 19:01
Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring against Manchester United on September 16, 2023
Danny Welbeck, James Milner break Premier League records against Manchester United
Danny Welbeck and James Milner break Premier League records after helping Brighton & Hove Albion claim an impressive 3-1 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Sep 16, 19:20
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on April 2, 2023
Erik ten Hag addresses boos during Manchester United loss to Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag plays down the boos from the club's supporters during Saturday's loss to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sep 17, 09:09
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville on August 13, 2022
Gary Neville questions quality of Manchester United players
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville questions whether the club's summer signings have strengthened Erik ten Hag's squad.
Sep 18, 00:21
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes pictured on September 16, 2023
Manchester United quartet 'involved in dressing room bust-up after Brighton & Hove Albion loss'
Four Manchester United players, including captain Bruno Fernandes, were reportedly involved in a dressing room bust-up after Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sep 18, 23:51
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on September 16, 2023
Manchester United 'deny reports of dressing room bust-up after Brighton defeat'
Manchester United deny claims that four players were involved in a dressing-room bust-up following Saturday's defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, according to a report.
Sep 19, 12:18

The Match

Match Report

Manchester United suffer their third Premier League defeat of the season, with Brighton & Hove Albion winning 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Team News

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Form, Standings, Stats

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Manchester United win with a probability of 43.07%. A win for Brighton & Hove Albion had a probability of 33.28% and a draw had a probability of 23.6%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester United win was 2-1 with a probability of 8.95%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 1-0 (7.44%) and 2-0 (6.21%). The likeliest Brighton & Hove Albion win was 1-2 (7.73%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (10.72%). The actual scoreline of 1-3 was predicted with a 3.7% likelihood.

Result
Manchester UnitedDrawBrighton & Hove Albion
43.07% (0.010000000000005 0.01) 23.65% (-0.0030000000000001 -0) 33.28% (-0.009999999999998 -0.01)
Both teams to score 61.95% (0.0039999999999978 0)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
60.1% (0.0060000000000002 0.01)39.9% (-0.0080000000000027 -0.01)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
37.74% (0.0069999999999979 0.01)62.26% (-0.0090000000000003 -0.01)
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
81.14% (0.0060000000000002 0.01)18.86% (-0.0079999999999991 -0.01)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
49.69% (0.012 0.01)50.31% (-0.015000000000001 -0.02)
Brighton & Hove Albion Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
76.34% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)23.65% (0.0010000000000012 0)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
42.24% (-0.0039999999999978 -0)57.76% (0.0020000000000024 0)
Score Analysis
    Manchester United 43.07%
    Brighton & Hove Albion 33.28%
    Draw 23.64%
Manchester UnitedDrawBrighton & Hove Albion
2-1 @ 8.95%
1-0 @ 7.44% (-0.0010000000000003 -0)
2-0 @ 6.21% (0.00099999999999945 0)
3-1 @ 4.98% (0.0010000000000003 0)
3-2 @ 3.59% (0.0010000000000003 0)
3-0 @ 3.45% (0.00099999999999989 0)
4-1 @ 2.08% (0.0020000000000002 0)
4-2 @ 1.5% (0.00099999999999989 0)
4-0 @ 1.44% (0.00099999999999989 0)
Other @ 3.45%
Total : 43.07%
1-1 @ 10.72%
2-2 @ 6.45%
0-0 @ 4.46% (-0.0019999999999998 -0)
3-3 @ 1.72% (0.00099999999999989 0)
Other @ 0.29%
Total : 23.64%
1-2 @ 7.73% (-0.0010000000000003 -0)
0-1 @ 6.43% (-0.0020000000000007 -0)
0-2 @ 4.64% (-0.0019999999999998 -0)
1-3 @ 3.72% (-0.00099999999999989 -0)
2-3 @ 3.1%
0-3 @ 2.23% (-0.0010000000000003 -0)
1-4 @ 1.34% (-0.0010000000000001 -0)
2-4 @ 1.12%
Other @ 2.98%
Total : 33.28%

How you voted: Man Utd vs Brighton

Manchester United
45.0%
Draw
20.4%
Brighton & Hove Albion
34.6%
309
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Brighton
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Trossard (53')
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Man Utd
2-0
Brighton
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Mac Allister (85')
Dunk (54')
Build-up
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez in action on August 14, 2023
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sep 13, 13:19
Manchester United attacker Antony on August 19, 2023
Manchester United could be missing 11 first-team players for Brighton & Hove Albion clash
Manchester United could be missing as many as 11 first-team players for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sep 13, 17:52
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez in action on August 14, 2023
How Manchester United could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sep 14, 14:19
Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho on July 22, 2023
Erik ten Hag dodges Jadon Sancho questions ahead of Brighton & Albion clash
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag refuses to engage in questions on Jadon Sancho during his press conference on Friday.
Sep 15, 13:48
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez in action on August 14, 2023
Manchester United handed Lisandro Martinez injury boost
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez will be available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.
Sep 15, 14:48
Brighton & Hove Albion's Ansu Fati and Carlos Baleba pictured in the stands before the match on September 2, 2023
Ansu Fati set to make Brighton debut against Manchester United, Evan Ferguson doubtful
Roberto De Zerbi confirms that Ansu Fati is available to make his Brighton & Hove Albion debut against Manchester United on Saturday, while Evan Ferguson is doubtful.
Sep 15, 17:34
Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat on December 17, 2022
Erik ten Hag confirms Sofyan Amrabat will miss Brighton clash
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has confirms that Sofyan Amrabat will miss Saturday's Premier League showdown with Brighton & Hove Albion due to injury.
Sep 15, 23:37
Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund on August 5, 2023
Erik ten Hag says Rasmus Hojlund is "so excited" to make Old Trafford debut
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag hopes that Rasmus Hojlund will be "really important" in Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sep 16, 11:55
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on August 19, 2023
Manchester United aiming to avoid equalling 44-year-old streak this weekend
Manchester United are looking to avoid equalling a 44-year league record when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Old Trafford on Saturday.
Sep 16, 12:04
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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