Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Manchester United vs Brighton clash at the ninth matchday of the ongoing Premier League at the Old Trafford on Saturday, October 25.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Manchester United vs Brighton clash at the ninth matchday of the ongoing Premier League at the Old Trafford on Saturday, October 25.
This is going to be another big game for the Red Devils and they would be looking to build on their fantastic win over defending champions Liverpool on the last matchday. Ruben Amorim would be hoping to build momentum from the big win.
It is 1-1 in the Chelsea vs Sunderland clash going right now. Follow Chelsea vs Sunderland live here.
Brighton too are on a high as they are yet to lose in their last four Premier League games. They have two wins and two draws from the last four games in the league.
Brighton have ruled this fixture lately, winning on their last three league visits to Old Trafford. So, expect a close game.
Brighton have only 12 points till now in their eight games. Their 12-point haul at this stage is their worst since the 2020/21 season.
The Red Devils can move up to the top 5 if they grab all 3 points tonight against Brighton. United are currently placed 9th in the table with 13 points. A victory will take them to the 4th position and place them above reigning champions Liverpool.
10' Two shots already for Brighton in the opening 10 minutes. None of them was much threatening though. So, it is 0-0. Both sides are still settling into this contest.
24' Manchester United 1-0 Brighton
There comes the opening goal of the night. Matheus Cunha finds the bottom right corner after Casemiro finds him at the edge of the box. Top finish from Cunha and Manchester United have the lead.
34' Manchester United double their lead. The Red Devils are really looking scary tonight for their opponents. This time it is Casemiro who scores after giving the assist for the first goal.
Half-time!
Manchester United 2-0 Brighton
Second half is now underway.
United are 2-0 up in the first 45 minutes.
61' Goal! Mbuemo smashes an unstoppable drive into the bottom right corner from the edge of the box to make it 3-0.
Danny Welbeck has cut the deficit for Brighton with their first goal of the evening. It is a beautiful shot off a free kick to help Brighton make it 3-1.
90+4' Brighton make it 3-2 with another goal and this time they have struck just at the stroke of the full-time whistle. Charalampos Kostoulas jumps the highest to head the corner kick into the goal and Brighton have cut the deficit to one goal. But it might just be too late.
Full-time: Manchester United 4-2 Brighton
A late goal from Bryan Mbuemo and he makes it 4-2 which is the final scoreline now.
A comfortable win for Manchester United at home and they continue on their good performance in Anfield. Ruben Amorim's side thus moves to the fourth spot on the table.
Brighton on the other hand have suffered their first defeat in the league after four matches.
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