Manchester United's performance this season, as of the third decade of October, evokes mixed feelings among the team's fans. This can be seen as a huge step forward for Ruben Amorim and his players. Just a week ago only the lazy did not criticize the Portuguese coach, while football officials were scrambling to find a replacement for him. The victory of the 'Red Devils' at Anfield, where they caught a Liverpool team that had lost its form by surprise, changed a lot. The pressure on the coaching staff and the management of the Manchester club has eased somewhat, but how long will Manchester United hold out? For alongside the winning results of this club often come absurd slip-ups and just defeats during lacklustre performances. Brighton, in terms of consistency, inspires much more confidence. Over the past period of the current season, the 'Seagulls' have lost two away matches, but in neither of these games can they be blamed for a lack of fighting spirit or desire for a positive result. Brighton is currently playing better than at the start of the season, so there is no doubt that the club will come to Old Trafford for three points. Bookmakers have made the home side the favourites for the upcoming match, offering odds of 2.05 for their victory.

Manchester United is not as bad as at the beginning of the season. However, it is entirely inappropriate to overestimate the team's victory against Liverpool. It has been less than a month since they lost to Brentford 1-3. Moreover, most of the goal-scoring opportunities that Manchester United created at Anfield were the result of an imbalance within Liverpool itself. The Mancunian players are unlikely to achieve a third consecutive win, especially due to the awkwardness of the opponent. In the last eight personal encounters with Brighton, Manchester United has lost six times and won only once. Brighton, in recent weeks, has defeated Chelsea and Newcastle, and also drew with Tottenham. The 'Seagulls' do not tend to have dips in form, making it a mistake to expect their defeat at Old Trafford. Let's bet that Manchester United, after their triumph against Liverpool, will not be able to prepare themselves for such a tricky opponent and achieve victory.