(Football Results) - Manchester United achieved a dramatic 4-2 victory against Brighton at Old Trafford, moving up to fourth position in the Premier League 2025/26 table for now.
In the early hours of October 26 (Vietnam time), Manchester United hosted Brighton at Old Trafford as part of the 9th round of the Premier League 2025/26. Despite facing persistent late pressure from their opponents, coach Ruben Amorim's team managed to secure all 3 points with an exciting 4-2 win.
Right from the start, the Red Devils took control and quickly created numerous chances. In the 24th minute, Matheus Cunha opened the scoring with a precise low shot assisted by Casemiro. Shortly after, Casemiro himself scored in the 34th minute when his shot deflected off a Brighton player, leaving goalkeeper Verbruggen helpless.
Matheus Cunha delivered an outstanding performance (Photo: The Sun).
In the second half, Ruben Amorim’s squad continued to dominate. At the 61st minute, Bryan Mbeumo doubled the lead with a neat finish, firing a close-range shot to make it 3-0.
However, Brighton fought back fiercely. Danny Welbeck reduced the deficit to 3-1 with a flawless free kick in the 74th minute, followed by Charalampos Kostoulas’ header in the 90+2 minute, making the match intensely competitive.
As the Old Trafford fans grew anxious, Bryan Mbeumo stepped up as the hero again. In the 90+6 minute, the Cameroonian newcomer completed his brace with a powerful strike, sealing a 4-2 victory for MU.
MU claimed an emotional win and temporarily moved into the top 4 (Photo: Club).
This valuable 3 points lifted Manchester United to fourth place with 16 points after 9 matches, though the gap with chasing teams like Liverpool, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace remains narrow. Nevertheless, this win is crucial for Ruben Amorim’s squad to boost morale and continue their ambition to break into the Premier League’s top tier this season.
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