Brighton Dominates as Manchester United Falls 3-1
In a night to forget for Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion claimed a commanding 3-1 victory at Old Trafford, continuing their impressive form against the Red Devils.
The Seagulls took an early lead when Kaoru Mitoma’s precise delivery found Yankuba Minteh for an easy finish, setting the tone for a frustrating evening for the home side. Although Bruno Fernandes briefly leveled the score with a well-taken penalty, Brighton’s resilience shone through.
Kaoru Mitoma was at the heart of the action again, assisting Brighton’s second goal with a perfectly timed cross, while Georginio Rutter capitalized on a costly mistake by United goalkeeper André Onana to seal the result. Despite a disallowed goal by Joao Pedro following a VAR review, Brighton remained in control, leaving United unable to recover.
This defeat leaves Manchester United languishing in 13th place, while Brighton climbs to ninth, just four points shy of the top four. The Seagulls have now secured six wins in their last seven league encounters with United, including three consecutive triumphs at Old Trafford.
The evening began on a poignant note as both teams paid tribute to Manchester United legend Denis Law, with bagpipes and a wreath ceremony led by Sir Alex Ferguson. However, the hosts failed to rise to the occasion, with costly defensive errors and lackluster performances overshadowing the event.
As Brighton continue their ascent, Manchester United are left to reflect on a disappointing season and a growing list of challenges.