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In a turbulent international break, winger Antony was granted a leave of absence amidst allegations of misconduct towards three women in Brazil. Additionally, reports surfaced that the Glazer family, the club owners, withdrew Manchester United from the market after an extended bidding process.
On the field, United suffered a last-minute defeat against Arsenal, marking their second loss in four games and positioning them in 11th place. In stark contrast, Brighton has secured three wins already and is aiming for a fourth consecutive league victory against Erik ten Hag’s squad.
Antony's absence is tied to the aforementioned allegations, while Jadon Sancho has been instructed to stay away from the club after publicly refuting Ten Hag's criticism of his training performances.
Luke Shaw's return is delayed by at least six weeks, while Raphael Varane aims to make a comeback later this month. Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, and new recruit Sofyan Amrabat will undergo assessments before the match. Kobbie Mainoo, Tyrell Malacia, and Amad Traore are also sidelined.
Brighton's rising star Evan Ferguson might be uncertain for the game after playing through discomfort recently. Striker Danny Welbeck is also racing against time to be fit to face his former team.
Manchester United, looking to rise in the Premier League standings, will face Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford this Saturday. Although the Red Devils are currently in 11th place, Brighton is positioned in the top six, just three points behind league leaders Manchester City.
While United's on-field performance has been lacking, off-field issues involving Antony, Jadon Sancho, and the extended ownership saga have added to the challenges during the international break. Supporters are simply hoping for a drama-free day at Old Trafford.
Having won two home games and lost two away, United is navigating a mixed start to the Premier League season. Their recent loss to Arsenal was a dramatic 3-1 defeat. The match seemed headed for a draw until Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus scored in the 96th and 101st minutes, snatching all three points for Arsenal.
Before confronting Bayern Munich in the opening Champions League group-stage match, United must first focus on Saturday's demanding Premier League clash with Brighton. Brighton secured a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford on the opening weekend of the previous season.
Not since the 1989-90 campaign under Sir Alex Ferguson have the Red Devils lost three of their opening five league games. However, Ten Hag remains optimistic about securing a positive result at home, as the team has not lost any of their last 32 matches at Old Trafford in all competitions.
In contrast, Brighton has made a strong start to the new season, winning three of their first four Premier League matches and scoring 12 goals, the highest in the league so far.
Brighton's away form has been a mix of wins and losses in their last eight Premier League fixtures. Notably, two of those victories were against Chelsea and Arsenal.
The upcoming matches will test Brighton's mettle, as they face a series of challenging opponents, including Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Manchester City in the league, along with an EFL Cup clash at Chelsea and a Europa League trip to Marseille.
Antony will be absent from the club due to allegations of assault, and several other players are ruled out due to injuries. Brighton is uncertain about the fitness of Evan Ferguson and Danny Welbeck for the match.
New signings Ansu Fati and Carlos Baleba are in contention for their debuts. Fati, on loan from Barcelona, is likely to play in the No.10 role, while Baleba will compete for a start in midfield.
Manchester United's recent form has seen highs and lows, including a 2-0 loss to Tottenham, a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest, and a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal. Their home performances, however, have been exceptional, earning them a perfect 18 points in the last six matches.
Brighton has gathered six points from their last three matches, with a convincing 1-4 victory over Wolverhampton, a 1-3 loss to West Ham, and a 3-1 win against Newcastle. In their recent six Premier League away matches, Brighton secured three wins, scoring 12 goals while conceding 11 times.
Manchester United will aim to leverage their home advantage as they face Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The club's off-field issues have cast a shadow, and they need to focus on the task at hand against the Seagulls at the Theatre of Dreams.
The 3-1 loss to Arsenal prior to the international break added to their woes. A win against Brighton is crucial for Erik ten Hag's side.
Brighton, on the other hand, has had a strong start to the season, except for a loss to West Ham United. They have three wins and hold the best attacking record in the league.
Brighton's aggressive and attractive style of play is expected to challenge Manchester United this Saturday.
