Brighton’s three winning goals were scored by Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter respectively. MU equalized the score through Bruno Fernandes’ penalty execution.
Thanks to this result, MU is now ranked 13th in the standings table with 26 points. Meanwhile, this victory made Brighton move up to ninth place with 34 points.
Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma celebrate in the Premier League match between Manchester United vs Brighton, Sunday (19/1/2025). (c) AP Photo/Dave Thompson
Brighton’s two flanks were a nightmare for MU in this match. Minteh and Mitoma’s collaboration resulted in two goals for The Seagulls. Both of them scored one goal and one assist.
Minteh himself appeared extraordinary on the right side. The player from Gambia recorded two shots, created two chances and recorded 100 percent successful dribbles.
Not only that, Minteh was also recorded as touching the ball six times in the opponent’s penalty box, recorded 100 percent successful tackles, and won four duels.
-The Manchester United squad was disappointed after conceding in the Premier League match versus Brighton, Sunday (19/1/2025). (c) AP Photo/Dave Thompson
Manchester United: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, De Ligt; Mazraoui (Antony 84′), Ugarte (Collyer 64′), Mainoo (Garnacho 64′), Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Circassian (Hojlund 84′).
Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan (Lamptey 84′); Baleba (Gomez 90+5′), Ayari; Minteh (March 69′), Joao Pedro (Enciso 90+5′), Mitoma; Welbeck (Rutter 69′).
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