Brighton dismantle Man. United in humiliating defeat at Old Trafford
Brighton thrashed Manchester United
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Old Trafford witnessed a nightmarish outing for Manchester United as Brighton delivered a crushing 3-1 defeat on Sunday, exposing the Red Devils’ mounting Premier League troubles.
United’s misery began early when Yankuba Minteh opened the scoring for Brighton in the fifth minute. Capitalising on a precision pass from Kaoru Mitoma, Minteh slotted the ball neatly past Andre Onana to stun the home crowd.
Though United’s talisman, Bruno Fernandes, restored parity from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute, the team struggled to assert dominance.
The glimmers of hope were extinguished in the second half, with Brighton ruthlessly exploiting United’s defensive frailties.
Joao Pedro reclaimed the lead for Brighton in the 53rd minute, seizing on a rebound and calmly dispatching it into the net.
The nail in United’s coffin came in the 76th minute when Georginio Rutter pounced on a calamitous error by Onana, leaving the goalkeeper helpless as Brighton extended their lead.
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The hosts floundered in their attempts to respond, squandering crucial chances. Alejandro Garnacho, introduced as a substitute, sent a shot skyward from a prime position, epitomising United’s lacklustre display.
Meanwhile, Harry Maguire’s frustrations boiled over, earning him a yellow card in the closing minutes as Brighton outclassed United in every department.
Brighton’s disciplined approach stifled United’s attack, and their well-orchestrated substitutions ensured a commanding finish to the game.
The Seagulls soared with clinical precision, leaving United reeling from yet another setback in their faltering season.
For manager Ruben Amorim, the loss raises serious questions about the team’s strategy and discipline, as Old Trafford bore witness to boos and disappointment from the home faithful.
