Manchester United lose 2-1 to Brighton

Aug 25, 2024 - 14:53

Aug 25, 2024 - 14:54

Brighton made it two wins from two in the Premier League thanks to Joao Pedro's dramtic last-minute winner against Manchester United at the American Express Stadium. The home side took a first-half lead through former United striker Danny Welbeck before Amad Diallo equalised for the visitors. With the match set for a draw, Joao Pedro popped up late on to snatch the three points for the Seagulls.

Brighton continued their excellent run of form against Manchester United under new manager Fabian Hurzeler as João Pedro rose to head a late winner in a 2-1 victory over the visitors at the rain-soaked American Express Stadium.

With five minutes of seven minutes played in added time, the home forward arrived unmarked in the United box to head beyond goalkeeper Andre Onana from Simon Adingra's pinpoint cross.

Danny Welbeck had given Brighton the lead with a tap-in finish on 32 minutes for his 100th competitive senior goal before a deflected drive by Amad Diallo levelled for Erik ten Hag's side on the hour-mark.

A draw was perhaps a fair result, but United will rue an offside flag going up against Joshua Zirkzee with 20 minutes left when fellow substitute Alejandro Garnacho's finish hit off his knee on its way into the net.

While Brighton move onto six points after their 3-0 win at Everton last weekend, United will be left to rue the defensive mistakes them saw them slump to a fifth defeat in six matches against the high-flying Seagulls.

Source: Eurosport