Manchester United vs Brighton live stream, Sunday 7 August, 2pm BST, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League & Sky Sports Ultra HD
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The latest new era at Old Trafford begins in earnest on Sunday as Erik ten Hag takes charge of his first competitive Manchester United match; Graham Potter’s Brighton are the visitors.
While there’s been no summer overhaul, this United team will have a new look about it – and an expectant home crowd will demand nothing less than three points as they hope for a considerably better season than 2021-22.
Lingering uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is bound to have made United’s pre-season less than ideal, but Ten Hag seems like the soundest appointment since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement – and the Dutchman will be determined to deliver Champions League football this term.
The visitors’ biggest moves this summer have been outbound, and they head into 2022-23 without two of their standout performers of last season: Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella, who have left for Tottenham and Chelsea respectively.
But Brighton have absorbed the blows of notable departures in years gone-by – and there’s no reason why Potter shouldn’t continue to work his magic. A repeat of their last encounter with United would certainly go down a treat; the Seagulls ran out 4-0 winners at the Amex Stadium in May.
Team news
With Ronaldo featuring for just 45 minutes in pre-season (during last Sunday’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano) and Anthony Martial out with a hamstring strain, Marcus Rashford could well start at centre-forward for United. Jadon Sancho and Luke Shaw have both recovered from illness, although new signing Tyrell Malacia may get the nod over the latter at left-back. Lisandro Martinez could also make his debut at centre-half, as could Christian Eriksen in midfield.
Potter will have Alexis Mac Allister available after the Argentine overcame a groin problem, leaving fellow midfielder Jakub Moder as the Brighton’s absentee as he works his way back from a ruptured ACL.
Kick-off is at 2pm BST on Sunday 6 August, and UK viewers can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HD. See below for international broadcast options.
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