Lewis Dunk explains why Man United clash is a cup final for Brighton
In United’s last home game on Sunday, they beat Nottingham Forest 3-2.It was a deserved victory that saw Bruno Fernandes equal the record for 20 assists in a season, and provided the perfect Old Tra...
Lewis Dunk explains why Man United clash is a cup final for Brighton In United’s last home game on Sunday, they beat Nottingham Forest 3-2. It was a deserved victory that saw Bruno Fernandes equal the record for 20 assists in a season, and provided the perfect Old Trafford send-off for Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia . Man United vs Brighton All attention now turns to United’s trip to the American Express Stadium to take on Brighton & Hove Albion in what will be the final fixture of the season.
The Seagulls have always posed something of a challenge for the Red Devils. In their last five meetings across all competitions, United have won only twice, with Brighton taking three of those contests. It was Brighton who knocked United out of the FA Cup back in early January; perhaps they were avenging that 4-2 defeat they suffered at Old Trafford in late October.
This Sunday, though, will be a whole new game. United will be keen to finish on a high, and Michael Carrick will be eager to sign off with his twelfth win in 17 games this season. Lewis Dunk sends Man United a message As keen as United are to end on a high, Brighton are taking this match extremely seriously, and Carrick’s side should be braced for a battle.
Last weekend, the Seagulls were stunned by Leeds United in a narrow 1-0 defeat, a result that left their hopes of European football hanging in the balance. Should they lose to United and both Brentford and Sunderland win, Brighton could finish ninth and miss out on the European spots altogether. Dunk, speaking to the Sussex Express after the weekend’s defeat, admitted: “We’ve got to dust ourselves off and pick ourselves up and have a good week’s training.