Premier League legend Alan Shearer has now had his say on the forthcoming encounter between Manchester United and Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Manchester United are ninth in the Premier League table and the Red Devils are one point clear of 10th-place Brighton ahead of their clash at the Theatre of Dreams.
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The Red Devils have won four of their opening eight Premier League matches under Ruben Amorim and United are currently riding a wave of momentum in form.
Ruben Amorim’s men are only two points adrift from the Premier League top four after United defeated fierce rivals Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield last Sunday.
United’s win against Liverpool came in the aftermath of the October international break, with the Red Devils previously beating Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford.
Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty ImagesAlan Shearer previews Man Utd and Brighton’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford
The Red Devils’ back-to-back Premier League wins, including Manchester United’s result vs Sunderland, have provided a much-needed confidence boost for the club.
Brighton will arrive at Old Trafford with two wins in their last five Premier League matches, with the Seagulls beating Newcastle 2-1 at the Amex last weekend.
Speaking to the Metro, Alan Shearer admitted that Saturday’s Premier League clash between United and Brighton has left him with a tricky prediction to make.
“This is a tough one to call,” he said.
“Last weekend, Man Utd had an amazing result at Liverpool, with Brighton deservedly beating Newcastle.
“Brighton are a good team; they create chances and look very well organised.”
Alan Shearer drops a major Premier League prediction for Man Utd vs Brighton at Old Trafford
United manager Ruben Amorim has ensured that the Red Devils have picked up back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time under his reign at Old Trafford.
Despite United’s result against Liverpool, Shearer has remained cautious with his prediction and has backed the Red Devils and Brighton to share the points in a draw.
“I’m going to go for a draw on this one,” he continued.
“It might not be a bad result for both clubs.”
United and Brighton’s Premier League clash is slated for a 5:30pm kick-off time in the UK on Saturday.