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Amex has become a strong fort for Hurzeler's Seagulls

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[Getty Images] After missing out on a Scottish Premiership title with Hearts, Tony Bloom's attention will be firmly on his other football club - Brighton & Hove Albion. The south coast side will be aiming to qualify for Europe for the second time in its 124-year history. The Seagulls last featured in a European competition during the 2023-24 campaign, where they reached the Europa League last-16, losing to Roma.

A win against Manchester United would guarantee Brighton Europa League football next season. Thankfully for the Seagulls, they have the highest win-rate against United of any side in Premier League history. Although the Red Devils beat Fabian Hurzeler's team earlier in the season in the league, the Brighton did knock United out of the FA Cup in the third round.

The Amex Stadium has become a strong fort for Hurzeler's side, having won the past three games on home soil, but they have lost their final league match in five of their eight seasons in the Premier League. United interim boss Michael Carrick will be up against ex-team mate Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old has scored eight goals against his former club since leaving Old Trafford in 2014.

If Welbeck features on Sunday, it will be his 400th Premier League appearance - the 46th player to reach this milestone.