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Man Utd boss Solskjaer: Brighton will make it hard for us

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says there'll be no underestimating Brighton this week.

United go to Falmer stadium for their next game of the season restart.

Solskjaer said, "We need to focus on one game at a time. There are so many teams that want those places, you can't get distracted about looking too far ahead.

"Brighton are a good footballing side. I've not been down there myself but they play football and make it hard for you."

On the absence of fans at Falmer stadium, Solskjaer said: "Of course, fans matter and have an impact on games. To get out of this lockdown period is going to be fantastic.

"The lack of fans affects the players. The game looks slower I think, without the fans. The noise and passion helps, even the view from the sofa.

"But all the physical stats show it's not a big difference. The ball is more in play at the moment but you've got to create your own atmosphere and enthusiasm in there.

"Some players thrive on crowds, some players relax more with no crowd and express themselves more. Individual teams and players react differently."

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