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Brighton Vs Manchester United 2020/2021 EFL Cup 4th Round.

Brighton will host Manchester United in the fourth Round of the League Cup on Wednesday 30th of September at American Express Community Stadium.



Brighton played well in the first game against Manchester United and will be hoping to take something from the match.


Brighton are still without Florin Andone and Jose Izquiero due to injury. The likes of Bernardo, Joel Veltman, Dan Burn, Pascal Gross and David Propper will be hoping to start the game.




Manchester United will be without the injured duo of Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones. Eric Bailly, Dean Henderson, Brandon Williams, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Dan James, Donny Van De Beek, Scott McTominay and Odion Ighalo should all start.



Brighton defeated Portsmouth 4-0 at home and 2-0 away to Preston North End. The home form will be giving them concern  and trends show Brighton have won only one of their last 7 home competitive games.




Manchester United were relieved to have taken the maximum 3 points from their last match against Brighton on Saturday which ended in a fashionable 3-2 after a penalty was awarded to Manchester Unitedjust after the final whistle. This was their first victory in the Premier League this season after they suffered a loss at home to Crystal Palace.




Manchester United played in the League Cup where the Third Round Draw took them to Luton Town  and they won the game 3-0. Manchester United have seen both teams score in 3 of their last 4 competitive matches in all competitions. They have also seen Over 2.5 goals in each of their last 4 games.


PREDICTION: MANCHESTER UNITED TO PROGRESS.