Manchester United will face Brighton and Hove Albion in the first match for both sides of the new Premier League season. ,Eric ten Hag will be the first Old Trafford boss to take charge of the match.
Left-back Luke Shaw feels his new signings are on track with and the manager has expressed his hopes for the team over .
"Obviously the manager had to bring in his own ideas, structure and what he wanted from the team as a team and as individuals. Everyone was on board with that and I really enjoyed the preseason. I think," Shaw said.
“Like I said, we are definitely on the right track, but there is a lot to improve.
Shaw will likely go head-to-head with Tariq Lamptey on Sunday, and with the Seagulls selling fellow wingback Mark Kukurella to Chelsea, Lamptey will be even more important. .
Here's everything you need to know before the game.
When is Man United v Brighton?
The match kicks off at 2pm at Old Trafford on Sunday 7 August.
Where can I watch?
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Any team news?
Anthony Martial's injury could be either United's forward Cristiano Ronaldo or Marcus Rashford. means to become Christian Eriksen is a recent addition and unlikely to start. Lisandro Martinez can start either in defense or in midfield, with Harry Maguire lining up on defense in the latter case.
Solly March will have to start on the left flank after Marc his Cucurella was sold to Chelsea on the eve of the season. Jakub Modder is the only injured player out for the Seagulls, butGraham Potter often switched his system from back three to four.
Expected Lineup
MUN - De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Sancho, Fernandez, Rashford, Ronaldo
BRI - Sanchez, Feltmann, Dunk, Webster, Lamptey, Mwep, Gross, March, Trossard, Mack Allister, Welbeck
Odds
Man United 7 /10
Draw 31/10
Brighton 19/4
Prediction
Manchester United players to find There are plenty of reasons why the big performance and results at the season opener are not just due to the new manager. A disastrous defeat last season should still sting enough to force a reaction.United 2-1 Brighton.
