Brighton vs Man Utd: TV channel, live stream, how to watch, plus injury news

Manchester United travel to the AMEX Stadium in Premier League action on Saturday to take on Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Manchester United will be looking to make it two wins in as many games when they travel to the AMEX Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday to take on Brighton & Hove Albion.

Ralf Rangnick’s side are all but out of the race for a top four finish due to their form, with the Red Devils losing two of their last five games.

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The match, which kicks-off at 5.30pm, will see United try and remain in contention for a Europa League spot in their last two fixtures.

As for Brighton, they come into the game off the back of a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

United’s hopes of a top four finish are all but over despite win over Brentford on Monday. Credit: Getty. United’s hopes of a top four finish are all but over despite win over Brentford on Monday. Credit: Getty.
United’s hopes of a top four finish are all but over despite win over Brentford on Monday. Credit: Getty.

The teams are three places apart in the table, with the Red Devils sixth in the league, while Graham Potter’s side sit ninth.

Saturday will see the 10th Premier League meeting between United and the Seagulls in the Premier League, with the Red Devils having seven wins so far, while Brighton have two victories.

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The last time the two clubs met was in February at Old Trafford when the game finished 2-0 to Rangick’s team, with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.

What’s the latest team news?

United saw the return of Fred and Edinson Cavani in Monday’s 3-0 win over Brentford, but were still without Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho for the clash.

Rangnick has confirmed that the latter could be absent for the rest of the campaign due to tonsillitis. Speaking in his post-match press conference on Monday the German said: “If [Sancho manages to return] then maybe in the last game.

According to Karan, Jadon Sancho will benefit from added consistency at Old Trafford. Credit: Getty.According to Karan, Jadon Sancho will benefit from added consistency at Old Trafford. Credit: Getty.
According to Karan, Jadon Sancho will benefit from added consistency at Old Trafford. Credit: Getty.

"I was in contact with him this afternoon. He was in hospital until this morning so he only returned back home today. He still doesn’t feel well so, for sure, not [for Brighton]."

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The Red Devils boss also gave an update on Maguire fitness status, with the centre-back missing recent game through a knee problem.

"Harry Maguire might be available again [in the last two fixtures]," Rangnick told BBC Sport.

"We have to wait and see if he can train the day after tomorrow [Wednesday]."

As for Potter’s side, they saw the return of Tariq Lamptey from the bench and Yves Bissouma, who served a two-match suspension, in their win over Wolves, while Jeremy Sarmiento missed the trip to Molineaux.

Is the match on TV?

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The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League with coverage of the game starting at 5pm.

Alternatively, Sky customers can live stream the fixture via the Sky Go app.

How can I watch highlights?

Sky Sports will put highlights of the match on their YouTube channel, while both United and Brighton will also have the best bits of the game on their websites a few hours after the match.

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