Manchester United is on fire since Saturday. They beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 at Old Trafford. This is their third straight win in the Premier League. The atmosphere at Old Trafford is lighter. The tactics are working well and the goals are flowing. Let’s break down how the game unfolded. Also, what it means – and what still needs fixing.
Early Strike Sets the Tone
United scored first. Matheus Cunha scored a screamer at the 24th minute. It was his first goal for the club. A clean finish from far out the penalty box. Ten minutes later, Casemiro got United’s second. This was an obvious deflected try. It was 2-0 at half-time for the Red Devils.
United Take Control
In the second half the Man United stepped up again. Around the 61st minute, Bryan Mbeumo scored United’s third goal. They were 3-0 up. United was in charge. At this point, the momentum had shifted. The crowd could sense it.
Brighton’s Fightback & United’s Nerve
But this was no easy ride. Brighton scored at the 74th minute. Welbeck netted the free-kick. Then in stoppage time, they came even closer when Kostoulas headed in to make it 3-2. The tension returned. Fortunately for United, Mbeumo added his another goal into added time. This sealed the game at 4-2.
Momentum Regained & What It Means
This win lifts United into fourth place (at least temporarily) and gives them real belief under manager Rúben Amorim. He called the result “more complete” than last week’s win at Liverpool. Meanwhile Brighton’s unbeaten run in visits to Old Trafford ends—this was their first defeat there in three visits.
Author’s Insight
United are on a positive path again. The early goals showed attacking intent, the third one settled nerves, and though the late scare exposed some fragility, they held firm. The big plus? New signings like Cunha and Mbeumo are delivering when it matters. The caveat? They’ll need to tighten up defensively to avoid giving such games away late. If they keep building, there’s reason for optimism—especially when confidence returns, anything is possible.
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