Manchester United took control late in the first half. In the 33rd minute, P. Dorgu finished after a B. Fernandes assist to put United 1-0 up against Brighton. In the 44th minute, B. Mbeumo scored from an A. Diallo assist to make it 2-0, giving United a two-goal lead at the break.
Shortly after the restart, the score changed again. In the 48th minute, B. Fernandes scored with an assist from P. Dorgu to make it 3-0 to Manchester United. At the 50th minute, VAR confirmed the Bruno Fernandes goal. The score did not change after that, and United went on to win 3-0. Kobbie Mainoo received a yellow card in first-half stoppage time, at 45+3 minutes.
Match statistics showed Brighton with 52% possession and Manchester United with 48%. Expected goals were 0.79 for Brighton and 1.66 for United. Brighton had 13 shots to United’s 11, while United had 7 shots on target compared with Brighton’s 2. Passing accuracy was 86% for Brighton and 83% for United. Brighton did not win a corner, while United had 3. Brighton were caught offside once and United were not offside. Brighton made 5 saves and United 2, while Brighton committed 11 fouls and United 8.
In their previous league matches, Brighton lost 0-1 to Leeds in Regular Season - 37, while Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in Regular Season - 37.
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