NEWS: Brighton shatter Man Utd’s home fortress again

This result marks the third time Brighton have beaten United consecutively at home, a rare feat in Premier League history.

After the game, Manchester United’s manager Ruben Amorim faced the media, acknowledging the tough moment his team is experiencing. “It’s hard to explain,” Amorim said.

“We have to acknowledge the moment and not go around the problem. Everybody here is underperforming.”

The match began with Brighton showing intent, scoring early when Carlos Baleba’s long pass found Kaoru Mitoma, who assisted Yankuba Minteh for the opening goal just five minutes in.

United responded with a penalty from Bruno Fernandes after Joshua Zirkzee was fouled in the box, leveling the scores.

Post halftime, Brighton’s Joao Pedro thought he had put his team ahead, but a VAR decision reversed the goal due to a foul on Diogo Dalot.

However, the lead was quickly restored by Mitoma, who capitalized on a cross from Minteh, becoming the highest-scoring Japanese player in Premier League history.

The game was sealed when Andre Onana’s error led to Georginio Rutter scoring Brighton’s third.

“The opponent is better than us in many details,” Amorim admitted. “We are really underperforming and we need to win games, that’s all.”

Amorim also reflected on his role, stating, “I knew it was going to be hard to put in a completely new idea in the moment. But when you lose games, you don’t have that luck to win three games in a row, it’s becoming really hard.”

He emphasized his commitment to helping his players adapt to his tactical vision, despite the setbacks.

With this defeat, Manchester United remain in 13th place, closer to the relegation zone than to European spots, while Brighton’s back-to-back wins have propelled them to ninth, keeping their European aspirations alive.

This match not only showcased Brighton’s tactical acumen but also put a spotlight on the challenges facing Manchester United under Amorim’s stewardship.