Manchester United secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday, marking their third consecutive Premier League win under Ruben Amorim. The victory propelled United into the top four of the Premier League table for the first time this season.
Matheus Cunha opened the scoring with his first goal for Manchester United, a breakthrough moment for the summer signing who had returned early from Brazil international duty to maintain peak fitness. Casemiro doubled the lead with a deflected strike before half-time.
Summer signings shine
Bryan Mbeumo extended United's advantage to 3-0 in the second half, showcasing the impact of Amorim's new attacking system. Owen Hargreaves specifically praised Cunha's personality, stating he "loves" the Brazilian's character and believes he can be relied upon alongside Fernandes and Mbeumo.
Brighton mounted a late comeback through Danny Welbeck and Charalampos Kostoulas, creating nervous moments for the home crowd. However, Mbeumo sealed the victory with United's fourth goal in stoppage time.
External validation
Former United striker Welbeck, now playing for Brighton, offered notable praise after the match. He described this as "the best Manchester United team in a while," providing external validation of United's transformation under Amorim.
The victory represents United's first run of three successive wins since early 2024, despite the team having conceded 14 goals in nine games this season. United's next challenge comes away to Nottingham Forest on Saturday as they look to maintain their top-four position.
Sources used: "Manchester Evening News", "Metro", "The i" Note: This article has been created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
