Few campaigns of the Premier League They had presented themselves with so many candidates to fight for the European zone positions. What, for fans, is a delight to see because of the competition there is, is also a extra pressure for whom these positions are played. United y Brighton They are two teams that fight and seek to reach those positions.
For this reason, Saturday’s game becomes important. Because, to win, is to give a message to your rival and other rivals that you are going to fight to be on top, and, if you lose, you come out weakened. It is a match between two teams that fight each other for objectives, although perhaps the United It is more demanded by historical pressure. Likewise, the starting points of the season they are not recovered at any other time.
Strength at home
The team only knows how to add at home. Erik ten Hag in this Premier. So far he has six points, all achieved in Old Trafford after the suffered victories against Wolverhampton (1-0) y Nottingham Forest (3-2). He will seek to continue with that streak this Saturday, since he has not shown any guarantee outside: two defeats, it is true that against Tottenham (2-0) y Arsenal (3-1), but the defeat against the ‘Spurs’ hurt because they saw themselves so inferior. It is true that they almost won at the Emirates, where a goal was disallowed for Grenache for a millimeter offside in the 88th minute, with the score 1-1. In extra time, two blows from the Gunners tipped the balance for the locals.
United players mourning after the defeat against Arsenal. Source: Getty Images
During this break, the Mancunian team has not stopped receiving bad news. Antony, starting winger For the Dutch coach, he is separated from the team due to an extra-sports reason, as he is being investigated for sexual abuse. On the other hand, another extreme that cost a fortune, Jadon Sancho, He has also been removed from the group, according to the club until “a team discipline problem is resolved.” Another wicker less for Ten Hagalthough the scuffle had already occurred before, which is why he had only played 76 minutes this season.
It also remains to be seen how he spends them. Hojlund of owner. Despite the fact that he already debuted against Arsenal, it looks like he will also take advantage of the rest of the losses to get his first start with the ‘red devils’. It will be a trial by fire for him, against a great rival and in front of his new demanding fans.
Maintain regularity
For its part, the team directed by Roberto de Zerbi and their fans are living a new adventure for them, with the goal of repeating the European position. Although it may seem that the declines in Moisés Caicedo and of Alexis Mac Alister could noticeably affect the team, the consecrations of Mito, Estupinan y Evan Fergusonplus the leadership and experience of Pascal Groẞ y Solly March They are making them forget more easily.
Kaoru MItoma is on vacation. Source: Getty Images
After a brilliant start, beating a Luton Town (4-1) now Wolverhampton (1-4), the West Ham It made them lower the ‘sufflé’, logically generated among the fans, beating at home by 1-3. However, a week later, in the same Falmer Stadiumthey were the ones who they thrashed to a team Champions how is he Newcastle.
The newcomer could make his debut in Saturday’s game Ansu Fati, star signing of the final stretch of the market. Even though the Spaniard faces a lot of competition, he could have a few minutes in the second half, either as revulsive to equalize or match a result, or how arma for the counterattack.
Background
Last year both league games were Brighton the one who twice won the day. It was on the first day of the league 22-23, when, the team still led by Graham Potter won 1-2 at the ‘Theater of Dreams’, where the match will be played on Saturday. In said match, a double of Pascal Groẞ In the first half he put the game ahead for the then visitors, and the own goal of Mac Alister It only served to disguise the score.
Fred and March in a duel last season. Source: Getty Images
It was his own Mac Alister the one who tipped the scales for his people in the return in the Falmer Stadiumwhen he scored the decisive goal, from a penalty and in the 99th minute, which would give a key victory for those of De Zerbi in a crazy match. However, in the semifinal match of the FA Cupwere those of Ten Hag who won in Wembleyafter the penalty shootout where Solly March The final penalty was missed.
Possible starting elevens
Manchester United: Drunk; Wan-Bissaka, Early, Lisandro Martínez, Sharing; Casemiro, Eriksen; Rashford, Bruno, Grenache; Hojlund.
Brighton: Bridge; Veltman, van Heckle, Dunk, Estupinan; Large, Gilmour; Solly March, Joao Pedro, Mito; Evan Ferguson.
2023-09-15 11:17:57
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