Manchester United have now lost five of their last six Premier League meetings with Brighton & Hove Albion thanks to an unmarked Joao Pedro scoring a 95th-minute at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
It wasn’t embarrassing in the sense of being thrashed, as was the case for Ralf Rangnick’s sorry Red Devils just over two years ago – the result which started this bogey run. But United were lacklustre, failing to build on the momentum of last Friday night’s late win over Fulham.
Ironically, two offside goals meant they had the chance to win this one, but comical headless chicken-esque stoppage time defending, despite boosting the back-line during summer, was costly.
Early talking points centred on Erik ten Hag’s unchanged side from that which started against Fulham eight days earlier: no Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee in the XI.
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There was also no Jadon Sancho in the matchday squad at all. Ten Hag admitted there had been “some issues” and called on Sancho to earn his place. Some fans have lost patience.
There was also no Jadon Sancho in the matchday squad at all. Ten Hag admitted there had been “some issues” and called on Sancho to earn his place. Some fans have lost patience.
It was an even opening half hour with little in the way of chances for either team, until…
If Welbeck played again United every week he’d be getting over 50 a season
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If Welbeck played again United every week he’d be getting over 50 a season
— Si Lloyd (@SmnLlyd5) August 24, 2024
United fans weren’t loving Harry Maguire’s role in the goal, struggling to deal with a cross, especially with a shiny new £43m centre-back on the bench.
source:90min.com
