Brighton & Hove Albion will look to secure European qualification when they host Manchester United on the final day of the Premier League season.
Brighton remain in a strong position despite suffering a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Leeds United last weekend, a result that delayed confirmation of continental football for next season.
Manager Fabian Hürzeler has guided Brighton into seventh place, only three points behind the top six heading into the final round of fixtures.
The Seagulls have won their last three home league matches and know another victory would guarantee European qualification.
Brighton have also enjoyed recent success against United, winning six of the last eight Premier League meetings between the clubs.
However, United arrive with momentum after a controversial 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest last week extended their unbeaten run to five matches.
Interim manager Michael Carrick was recently confirmed as the club’s permanent head coach and will be hoping to end the season positively.
United have historically performed well on the final day of Premier League campaigns, with only Arsenal FC recording more final day victories in the competition’s history.
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck could make his 400th Premier League appearance and has already produced the best scoring league campaign of his career with 13 goals this season.
Welbeck also has an impressive record against his former club, scoring eight goals against United across all competitions.
For the visitors, captain Bruno Fernandes remains the key creative force after matching the Premier League single season assist record with 20 assists.
United are expected to be without Benjamin Šeško again, while veteran midfielder Casemiro has reportedly already played his final game for the club.
Interestingly, this fixture has never ended in a draw in Premier League history, with all 17 previous meetings producing a winner.
Prediction: Manchester United to win 2-1 and finish the season on a high, with Bruno Fernandes expected to play a decisive role once again.
