Manchester United continued their Premier League resurgence with a 4–2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford. The Red Devils, under Ruben Amorim, showed a ruthless edge in front of goal, converting nearly every clear opportunity to maintain their impressive run of form.
The hosts struck first midway through the opening half, as Matheus Cunha fired in a powerful effort after a slick exchange between Fernandes and Casemiro. Ten minutes later, Casemiro turned scorer himself — his long-range shot taking a wicked deflection off Ayari to double United’s advantage.
United’s intensity didn’t fade after the break. Bryan Mbeumo made it 3–0 with a calm finish from Benjamin Sesko’s incisive pass, seemingly putting the contest to bed. But Brighton, ever resilient, hit back through former United forward Danny Welbeck, whose stunning free-kick from 30 yards reignited hopes of a comeback.
In the dying minutes, substitute Charalampos Kostoulas’ header reduced the deficit further, but United sealed the win when teenager Ayden Heaven assisted Mbeumo’s second goal deep into stoppage time — a composed finish that capped off a dynamic team performance.
The victory lifts United level on points with third-placed Manchester City, highlighting their growing confidence under Amorim’s leadership. Brighton, meanwhile, will take positives from their fighting spirit but must tighten up defensively as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures against Arsenal and Leeds.
