United won't be clear favourites when Roberto De Zerbi's side arrive at Old Trafford on Saturday, which is a sad indictment of their summer window
The pressure is building on Erik ten Hag after just four games of the new Premier League season. Manchester United finished third in the Premier League 2022-23 to secure a return to the Champions League while also ending their five-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup, with their Dutch coach rightly praised for overseeing tangible progress in his debut season.in the summer, United do not appear have moved up to the next level.
In stark contrast, Brighton look well placed to be the surprise package of the 2023-24 campaign. Roberto De Zerbi's men have picked up nine points from a possible 12 and wowed audiences with their fluid, attack-minded style once again - despite losing some talismanic figures.It certainly wouldn't be much of a surprise if the Seagulls inflict more misery on United at Old Trafford this Saturday, in part because of the superb work they have done over a series of transfer windows.