Man U 1-2 Brighton: The Seagulls up the odds against The Red Devils at Old Trafford

Photo Credit: AP

Brighton & Hove Albion started on the right in the new Premier League campaign with victory against Manchester United. Today’s result, Man U and Brighton currently occupy 14th and 5th spots in the league, with 0 points and 3 points respectively after 1 match.

Brighton found the net first, thanks to a goal from Pascal Gross, 30 minutes in. They then scored again, increasing their advantage thanks to a 2nd effort from Pascal Gross at the 39 minute mark, which saw the first half end 2-0.

The Red Devils took the initiative in the second half, with a goal from Alexis MacAllister in the 68th minute. The match ended with a 2-1 win for Brighton.

Substitutions for Man U included Cristiano Ronaldo, Donny Van De Beek, Anthony Elanga, Alejandro Garnacho and Tyrell Malacia for Fred, Scott Mctominay, Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw, repectively. Brighton brought on Enock Mwepu, Tariq Lamptey, Levi Colwill and Deniz Undav, to replace Adam Lallana, Leandro Trossard, Solly March and Danny Welbeck.

There were bookings for Scott Mctominay, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw from Man U, and Leandro Trossard, for Brighton.

In the second round of action in the Premier League Man U will play against Brentford away and Brighton will play against Newcastle United at home.

Technical card:
Manchester United:David De Gea, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw (Tyrell Malacia, min.90), Jadon Sancho (Anthony Elanga, min.90), Scott Mctominay (Donny Van De Beek, min.78), Fred (Cristiano Ronaldo, min.53), Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes (Alejandro Garnacho, min.90) and Marcus Rashford
Brighton & Hove Albion:Robert Sanchez, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman, Solly March (Levi Colwill, min.90), Moisés Caicedo, Adam Lallana (Enock Mwepu, min.75), Leandro Trossard (Tariq Lamptey, min.75), Danny Welbeck (Deniz Undav, min.90), Pascal Gross and Alexis MacAllister
Stadium:Old Trafford
Goals:Pascal Gross (0-1, min. 30), Pascal Gross (0-2, min. 39) and Alexis MacAllister (1-2, min. 68)
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