Manchester United vs Brighton Predictions

• Brighton have won four of their last five visits to Old Trafford
• United have won one of their four Premier League games this season
• The Seagulls have made it through this round in five of the last six seasons

Slick Seagulls can add to United’s woes

An increased fixture list always looked like Manchester United’s biggest hurdle this season, and they followed up their Champions League return with a home defeat to Manchester City.

The momentum that Michael Carrick enjoyed as interim boss has deserted him, and now he has tough decisions to make in this Carabao Cup tie.

While United will want to bounce back from their derby defeat, Carrick has to consider some rotation ahead of Sunday’s visit to Fulham. The Red Devils have won just one of their first four Premier League games so far, and any changes will make them look even more vulnerable against a strong Brighton side.

The Seagulls thumped Coventry 5-0 on Sunday, and they lead the league in goals (11) and shots on target (24) across the early stages of this season.

Brighton have made it past the third round of this competition in five of the last six seasons, and they’ve won four of their last five visits to Old Trafford, including a 2-1 victory in the FA Cup back in January.

United already look a little short on quality in front of goal, and they’re easy to oppose against a much sharper Brighton side. The Seagulls appeal at a shade under evens in the double chance market, while they are backed to continue their winning streak in Manchester with a 1-0 victory.