Fresh from contrasting English Premier League results over the weekend, Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion butt heads at Old Trafford in the English Football League (EFL) Cup third round on Wednesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Red Devils will be eager to bounce back following a controversial 1-0 derby defeat to 10-man Manchester City, a result that left Michael Carrick’s side 13th in the table and eight points off the top after just four league matches.Having exited at the second round stage last season to Grimsby Town, United are desperate to avoid consecutive early cup exits.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962357##In stark contrast, Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton arrive in Manchester riding high after a ruthless 5-0 away victory over Coventry City.Sitting fourth in the Premier League with a division-high 13 goals scored, the Seagulls are firing on all cylinders despite facing a significant injury list. Brighton have proven to be a persistent thorn in United's side in recent years – winning seven of the last 11 encounters – setting up what promises to be an explosive contest under the Old Trafford lights.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 16 SeptemberVenue: Old Trafford, ManchesterTournament: EFL Cup (Third Round)Current standings: Knockout Tie (Winner advances to the Fourth Round)Qualification implications: The winner advances directly to the EFL Cup Fourth Round (to be played week commencing October 26), while the loser is eliminated from the competition.Gillingham coach provides worrying injury update on Harambee Stars midfielderForm GuideManchester United ❌ Loss vs Manchester City (0-1) ✅ Win vs Sabah Baku (4-0) ➖ Draw vs Everton (2-2) ✅ Win vs Ipswich Town (5-2) ❌ Loss vs Hull City (0-2)##NAJAVA_MECA_9962423##Brighton & Hove Albion ✅ Win vs Coventry City (5-0) ➖ Draw vs Leeds United (1-1) ❌ Loss vs Chelsea (3-4) ✅ Win vs Tromso IL (4-0) ✅ Win vs Aston Villa (4-0)Harambee Stars forward bags goal on first start for English sideHead-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Brighton 0-3 Manchester United (2026 Premier League)Manchester United 1-2 Brighton (2026 FA Cup)Manchester United 4-2 Brighton (2025 Premier League)Manchester United 1-3 Brighton (2025 Premier League)Brighton 2-1 Manchester United (2024 Premier League)##NAJAVA_MECA_9962394##Team NewsManchester United❌ Matthijs de Ligt – Back injury (out).❌ Manuel Ugarte – Knee injury (out).❌ Amad Diallo – Ankle injury (out).❌ Tom Heaton – Hamstring injury (out).❌ Carlos Baleba – Ankle injury (out).🟡 Luke Shaw – Fitness concern, subject to late assessment.BETTING GUIDE: Barcelona vs Racing de Santander, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionBrighton & Hove Albion❌ Yankuba Minteh – Calf injury (out).❌ Kaoru Mitoma – Thigh injury (out).❌ Mats Wieffer – Knee injury (out).❌ Stefanos Tzimas – Knee injury (out).❌ Evan Ferguson – Ankle injury (out).❌ Jack Hinshelwood – Unspecified injury (out).❌ Zadok Yohanna – Unspecified injury (out).🟡 Georginio Rutter – Ankle injury, late fitness test.🟡 Femi Azeez – Thigh injury, late fitness test.🟡 Michael Svoboda – Knee injury, late fitness test.Raya pulls them out of hell, Bruno launches them straight to paradisePlayer to Watch: Pascal Gross (Brighton & Hove Albion)Pascal Gross continues to be a central catalyst for Brighton's attacking fluidity. The experienced midfield maestro enters this tie in phenomenal form after orchestrating the 5-0 demolition of Coventry City with a goal and two assists. His tactical intelligence, set-piece precision, and ability to dictate tempo make him the vital engine room component in Fabian Hurzeler's high-flying side.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962410##Crucially, Gross possesses a remarkable personal record against Manchester United, having scored seven goals against them in his career – more than against any other club. If Michael Carrick's midfield fails to restrict Gross's space between the lines, the German playmaker could once again cause severe problems for the Red Devils on home turf.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Double Chance – Brighton to Win or Draw🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Brighton to Win 2-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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