Man Utd vs Brighton: Prediction, odds, betting tips and live stream for FA Cup clash
Red Devils will look to put their Champions League exit behind themselves when they host the seagulls
Manchester United vs Brighton: Prediction, odds and betting tips
JOSE MOURINHO needs to win the FA Cup to silence some of the doubters and keep Man United’s season from falling apart at the seams.
With Brighton seven points clear of the drop, Chris Hughton might fancy his chances of adding an FA Cup semi final to their brilliant season.
- Alexis Sanchez to score first,
- Manchester United to win to nil,
Alexis Sanchez toiled for United in Europe this week as they were dumped out of Europe but he likes the FA Cup.
He scored in the final three rounds of last season’s tournament and he is 7/2 with Sun Bets to rediscover his form and score first against Brighton.
The Red Devils have been extremely stingy under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford when it comes to conceding goals and they’re EVENS to win to nil in this one.
Chris Hughton has already overachieved with Brighton this season so anything from here on in is a bonus – Brighton to cause a shock and win the game is 10/1 with Sun Bets.
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What time is kick-off?
THIS game takes place on Saturday, March 17.
It will be held at Old Trafford.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
Which channel is it on and can I live stream it?
YOU can watch this game live on , with coverage starting at 7.30pm.
Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with all the latest action on the SunSport LIVE blog.
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What is the team news?
MANCHESTER UNITED manager Jose Mourinho could make some big changes after a disappointing Champions League defeat.
Paul Pogba started the game on the bench after missing the Liverpool game through injury but he expected to be in the starting XI.
Fans are calling for Alexis Sanchez to be dropped after a disappointing performance on Tuesday.
Marcos Rojo (knock) is a slight but Ander Herrera (hamstring), Phil Jones (knock), Daley Bling (ankle) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (knee) are sidelined.
Brighton are hoping to get back to winning ways after their 2-0 defeat to Everton last weekend.
They will be without Anthony Knockaert who was sent off after a reckless challenge on Leighton Baines.
The 26-year-old midfielder was shown a straight red for the incident and will miss three games.
Jiri Skalak is a slight doubt due to an ankle injury but Dale Stephens (knock), Issiah Brown (ACL knee) and Steve Sidwell (back) are injured.