Brighton vs Manchester United: Another Setback for Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United
Late Brighton Goal Stuns Manchester United
Brighton Hove Albion 2 - 1 Manchester United
Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton Hove Albion in their second Premier League game of the season. The Red Devils took an early lead through an own goal by Marc Cucurella, but Brighton fought back to secure all three points with goals from Neal Maupay and Leandro Trossard.
The result leaves United with just one point from their opening two games, while Brighton moved up to fourth place in the table.
Match Highlights
- Manchester United took the lead in the 17th minute when Cucurella turned a cross from Marcus Rashford into his own net.
- Brighton equalized in the 42nd minute through Maupay, who finished off a fine move involving Trossard and Solly March.
- Trossard gave Brighton the lead in the 55th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box.
- United pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but they were unable to find a way through the Brighton defense.
Erik ten Hag Disappointed with Result
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was disappointed with his team's performance after the game.
"We didn't play well today," Ten Hag said. "We made too many mistakes and we were not clinical enough in front of goal. We need to improve quickly if we want to challenge for the top four."
Cristiano Ronaldo Still Waiting for First Goal
Cristiano Ronaldo started the game for Manchester United, but he was unable to score for the second game in a row.
The Portuguese forward had a few chances to score, but he was unable to find the target. Ronaldo will be hoping to open his account for the season when United face Liverpool next Monday.
Conclusion
Manchester United's defeat to Brighton was a major setback for Erik ten Hag's team.
The Red Devils have now lost two of their opening three games and they will need to improve quickly if they want to challenge for the top four.
Brighton, on the other hand, will be delighted with their victory. The Seagulls have now won two of their opening three games and they will be hoping to continue their good form when they face Fulham next weekend.
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