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Manchester United struggles as Brighton prepares to face Liverpool

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 3:15 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Manchester United struggles as Brighton prepares to face Liverpool

Summary

Manchester United hosts Bournemouth today, aiming to end a seven-match winless streak in the Premier League. The team is currently in 13th place and could drop into the relegation zone if results are unfavorable. United's recent performance includes a heavy 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Brighton, third in the Premier League, travels to Liverpool after an impressive start to the season, having scored 23 goals in seven matches. Their manager, Fabian Hurzeler, emphasizes the need for continued ambition despite past struggles for major trophies.

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Status Watch

•Manchester United is 13th in the Premier League with seven points from seven games.
•United faces Bournemouth today to break a seven-match winless streak.
•Brighton is third in the league and has scored 23 goals this season.
•Brighton plays Liverpool today amid hopes for a title challenge.
•United's recent loss against Como highlights their ongoing struggles.

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3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Man Utd's Carrick on borrowed time, free-scoring Brighton face Liverpool

What they're saying

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Beset by infighting and off to their worst league start for decades, Manchester United host Bournemouth needing to snap a seven-game winless run to quell talk of another mid-season managerial change."Whatever system you play, whatever tactics you play, if you don't run and you don't run forward, and you don't run back, you ain't going to win," said the former United midfielder.
— Yahoo Sports

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