Manchester United can complete scouting mission for Kieran Trippier alternative vs Brighton

After back-to-back stalemates against both Burnley and Southampton, Manchester United could probably do without facing the Premier League's draw specialists in Brighton & Hove Albion this evening.

The Seagulls, who have drawn more than half of their 23 league games so far this season, will present the latest challenge to United interim manager Ralf Rangnick, as the German looks to try and help his side avoid stretching their winless run to four matches in league and cup.

Brighton, who have lost just one of their 12 away games in the league so far this season, have, with respect, punched above their weight this term, so much so that a victory at Old Trafford would move them to within four points of United in the table.

To say that United will be in for a stern test is an understatement, especially when you take into account that the Seagulls have already taken points off Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal this season.

Much of Brighton's success this term has been based off keeping things neat, tidy and structured, meaning it would not be too great a surprise to see the Seagulls approach this evening's contest with a defensive mindset to frustrate United and make life difficult for them.

But when it comes to springing counter-attacks and looking to try and put the Reds on the back foot when they can, you can almost guarantee that right-sided wing-back Tariq Lamptey will be central to their efforts. The speedy, attack-minded wing-back has gone up through the gears at a rapid rate of knots since swapping Chelsea's Stamford Bridge for the Amex Stadium in January 2020 and is considered as one of the hottest, most exciting prospects that the Premier League has to shout about.

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