Brighton vs Manchester United Preview 23/04/2023

Brighton vs Manchester United – 23/04/2023

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We have reached the semi-final of the FA Cup and on Sunday the 23rd of April we have a meeting between Brighton and Manchester United.

The game will be played at Wembley Stadium and the Seagulls are currently 7th in the Premier League on 49 points while Manchester United are 3rd in the table on 59 points.

Brighton come into the match on the back of a good 2-1 win at Chelsea in the Premier League last weekend.

Having fallen a goal behind in the 13th minute Brighton equalised shortly before half time. Into the second half and Brighton scored the only goal in the 69th minute to secure the victory.

The win over Chelsea means Brighton are undefeated in 8 of their last 9 fixtures in all competitions.

There have been wins over West Ham United and Crystal Palace at home plus Bournemouth and Chelsea away in the Premier League. Brighton have beat Stoke City away and Grimsby Town at home in the FA Cup.

In terms of the FA Cup, Brighton have won 5 of their last 6 games in the competition, including all 4 of their matches this season. The Seagulls have beat Middlesbrough and Stoke City away plus Liverpool and Grimsby Town at home.

Trends show there have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Brighton’s 6 most recent FA Cup fixtures.

Manchester United travel to Wembley having suffered a hugely disappointing 3-0 loss at the hands of Sevilla in the Europa League on Thursday night.

The Red Devils made too many mistakes in defence and were punished by the hosts, who opened the scoring in the 8th minute. Sevilla added a second goal shortly after the interval and another defensive error led to a third goal.

The defeat in Seville was the first loss in 5 matches for Manchester United. They had previously beat Brentford and Everton at home plus Nottingham Forest away in the Premier League. There was also a 2-2 draw at home with Sevilla in the Europa League.

Trends show Manchester United are undefeated in 5 of their last 6 FA Cup ties. They have beat Everton, Reading, West Ham United, and Fulham in the competition this season, will all 4 games at Old Trafford.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in all 4 of Manchester United’s FA Cup matches this season.

Team news and Brighton are without the injured quartet of Joel Veltman, Evan Ferguson, Jeremy Sarmiento, and Adam Lallana. They also have doubts over the fitness of Jason Steele, Tariq Lamptey, and Jakub Moder.

Manchester United have problems in central defence with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martínez plus Harry Maguire suspended. Scott McTominay and Alejandro Garnacho are doubts.

Manchester United are reeling following their loss in Seville and without their first choice central defenders, this could be a difficult afternoon at Wembley. Brighton have had all week to prepare for this game and could emerge as comfortable winners, keeping a clean sheet in the process.