Overview
- The victory marked Manchester United’s third straight Premier League win under Ruben Amorim and pushed them into the top four.
- Matheus Cunha opened his United account before a deflected Casemiro strike, with Bryan Mbeumo adding two after the break.
- Brighton cut a 3-0 deficit through a Danny Welbeck free kick and a Charalampos Kostoulas header before Mbeumo sealed it in added time.
- United’s new-look front line showed signs of clicking as Benjamin Sesko assisted Mbeumo, and Amorim praised the squad’s confidence and the Old Trafford surge after the third goal.
- On the same day, Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 with a stoppage-time winner, contributing to rapid shifts near the top of the table.