Brighton & Hove Albion continued their impressive start to the Premier League season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United at the Amex Stadium on Saturday. The win keeps Brighton perfect after two games, while Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the campaign.
The match was a thrilling encounter from start to finish. Danny Welbeck opened the scoring for Brighton in the first half, scoring his 100th career club goal and his sixth against his former team. Amad Diallo equalized for Manchester United in the second half, and the game looked destined for a draw until the dying minutes. However, Brighton’s relentless pressure paid off in the 95th minute when a chipped pass from Simon Adingra found Joao Pedro unmarked in the box, and the Brazilian striker headed the ball into the back of the net to seal the victory.
“First I’m very happy for the win. I think this goal at the end shows how much we wanted to win the game, first game at home against a big team,” Pedro said after the match. “I cannot feel better than today. I think the team did well.”
Brighton’s new manager, Fabian Huerzeler, has now overseen two victories in two games, putting his team at the top of the Premier League table.
Manchester United had their chances, especially early on when Diogo Dalot missed a chance to score from a cross by Amad Diallo. The Red Devils also had a goal disallowed for offside in the second half.
Brighton’s victory is a testament to their determination and resilience. They were able to withstand pressure from Manchester United and ultimately find a way to win the game. This victory will undoubtedly give Brighton a huge boost of confidence as they look to continue their strong start to the season.
