How to watch Brighton vs Manchester United - TV channel, live stream and early team news

Manchester United will be going in search of a second consecutive Premier League victory when they travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening.

United, who beat the Seagulls 2-0 at Old Trafford back in February, courtesy of goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, arrested their three-game winless run with a 3-0 triumph over Brentford at Old Trafford. Raphael Varane, Fernandes and Ronaldo each scored to keep the Reds' faint hopes of securing a top-four finish alive.

United will travel to the Amex Stadium five points shy of the Champions League places, highlighting the importance of three points. However, the fact that both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will have three games in hand on the Reds by the time the final whistle goes on the south coast highlights how unlikely it is that Ralf Rangnick's side will qualify for Europe's premier club competition for next season.

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But whilst there is still a mathematical chance, even if it is unlikely, United must remain focused keep their foot to the floor, as they aim to build on Monday's win over Brentford. It promises to be a defining game in the Reds' campaign and here is everything that you need to know ahead of their penultimate game of the season.

The contest will be screened live by Sky Sports on both their Main Event and Premier League channels, as part of their featured 'Saturday Night Football' show. The coverage officially begins at 5pm and kick-off is at 5:30pm.

The coverage will conclude at 8:15pm on both channels. Analysis and interviews will follow the match.

If you don't have a Sky Sports subscription, you can watch the game by purchasing a NOW TV pass. You can purchase one of just for a 24-hour period, meaning you can buy one just for United's trip to Brighton, as opposed to subscribing for a full month.

Neither club, however, will broadcast the game live. The Manchester Evening News, though, will have unrivalled coverage, covering every kick.

• Brighton & Hove Albion - 17/10
• Draw - 12/5
• Manchester United - 6/4

United are set to welcome club captain Harry Maguire back into the squad after missing the last three matches. He has been struggling with a knee injury but he is set to return and could replace Victor Lindelof at centre-back.

Marcus Rashford, however, is unavailable for selection through illness. He is suffering from bronchitis. The likes of Luke Shaw, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho are not set to play any part.

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