United Beyond Manchester

Well, this is it. After all that has happened over the past few months, the league season is officially wrapping up. I can’t say much has been good, but the future looks bright, thanks to players like Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund. Let’s enjoy this match, focus on the FA Cup Final, and look forward with hope that the Reds will return to prominence.

Recent Form

Manchester United finally returned to the win column against Newcastle. It was not always pretty, but the Reds found the net three times in the win. Rasmus Hojlund’s goal will be important for his confidence with the FA Cup Final looming, and Amad’s form cannot be ignored in this critical ending of the season.

Team News

Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, and Lisandro Martinez returned in the win over Newcastle United. Willy Kambwala has made his return off the bench to provide better defensive depth.

Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane are making progress to be ready for the FA Cup Final but are unlikely to feature until then. Mason Mount has fresh injury concerns and will also be out.

Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are doubts to feature again this season.

Brighton will be without several of first-team players, as Lewis Dunk joined the injury list this week. Jan Paul van Hecke, Kaoru Mitoma, Jack Hinshelwood, Evan Ferguson, Pervis Estupinan, James Milner, and Solly March are all out with various injuries.

Predicted Starting XI

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez, Jonny Evans, Diogo Dalot
Midfielders: Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes
Attackers: Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Amad Diallo

Match Prediction

Manchester United will beat Brighton 1-0 to end the Premier League season. The Reds are due for a clean sheet, and the return of Lisandro Martinez may be the necessary ingredient for that to happen. Amad Diallo will grab the solo goal of the match, as he will head to the Cup Final in fine form.

One Bold Prediction

With the FA Cup Final next Saturday, Erik Ten Hag will give his top players a good run out but will also allow several players to make their debut. Be on the lookout for Toby Collyer, Habeeb Ogunneye, and others to enter the match late for the Reds. Those two players, in particular, have been on the bench numerous times and will hopefully be given an opportunity to feature on Sunday.

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