Brighton vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as Seagulls hammer dismal United
Brighton 4-0 Man Utd: Reaction from the Amex Stadium as the Seagulls thump the woeful Red Devils
Brighton and Hove Albion host Manchester United on Saturday’s late afternoon kick-off, with the Red Devils still fighting for a European berth for next season - although a Champions League spot is now incredibly unlikely to be awaiting Erik ten Hag. The Ajax boss takes over from Ralf Rangnick in the summer, with the latter being appointed Austria’s national team manager alongside a consultancy role at Old Trafford.
Before that though, United still have to claim enough points to at least ensure they finish sixth and take a Europa League place for 2022/23, with the Monday night win over Brentford a step in the right direction. They have just two matches left to play this season, able to reach a maximum of 64 points.
For Brighton, it’s about ensuring they finish the campaign strongly enough to be in the top 10, having been through spells of impressive football this term - but also the usual lack of a scoring touch, with just 34 scored in their 35 Premier League games so far. However they have lost only one of the last six and sit ninth.
Follow all the reaction from Brighton vs Man United below:
Brighton 4 - 0 Man Utd
79 mins: Tariq Lamptey gets a run out for Brighton as he comes on to replace Solly March. The Seagulls are heading for their highest ever finish in the top flight. What a season it’s been for them.
Brighton 4 - 0 Man Utd
76 mins: Another shot from range by Bruno Fernandes is sent straight into the arms of Robert Sanchez. Fernandes is trying to salvage a bit of pride for the visitors. They’ve not been at the races today, their season is limping to a predictably poor end.
Brighton 4 - 0 Man Utd
73 mins: Disallowed goal! Harry Maguire is brought on for the final 20 minutes or so and wins the ball in the air from a United corner. He knocks it at Sanchez who keeps it out but pushes the ball back ot Maguire. This time he shoots with his left foot and pulls the ball across to the far post. It’s going wide but Edinson Cavani turns it into the back of the net before getting flagged offside.
Brighton 4 - 0 Man Utd
70 mins: Another fine save from Robert Sanchez! Man Utd play the ball across to Bruno Fernandes who meets it with a first time shot from outside the box. He gets a good strike on the ball and puts a touch of swerve on the effort but Sanchez has it covered and palms the ball safely away.
Brighton 4 - 0 Man Utd
67 mins: That shot was also Alexis Mac Allister’s last involvement in the game as Graham Potter brings on Adam Webster to replace him. The Brighton fans are in full voice now and give a huge cheer as Robert Sanchez keeps out a headed effort from Edinson Cavani.
Brighton 4 - 0 Man Utd
64 mins: Off the post! Alexis Mac Allister and Danny Welbeck combine to work the ball around Victor Lindelof who steps too far up the pitch and leaves a gaping hole in the back line. Mac Allister then slides the ball over to Pascal Gross who brings it into the box. He squares it back ot Mac Allister to confuse Raphael Varane but Mac Allister’s effort hits the near post and bounces wide!
GOAL! Brighton 4 - 0 Man Utd (Trossard, 60’)⚽️
60 mins: Another one! Manchester United are gone. They’ve checked out and are already thinking about the beach holidays this summer. This is woeful defending. Pascal Gross slides a through ball into the box as Danny Welbeck runs in behind Raphael Varane. Welbeck looks to chip David De Gea but Diogo Dalot sprints back to clear the ball off the line. Leandro Trossard goes with him and gets in front of the ball as Dalot tries to clear it. It hits Trossard in the chest then bounces over the line!
There’s a VAR check for a potential handball by Trossard but he’s fine and the goal stands.
GOAL! Brighton 3 - 0 Man Utd (Gross, 58’)⚽️
58 mins: How easy was that! Robert Sanchez fires a long diagonal ball over to Marc Cucurella on the left wing. He brings the ball down and slides it in front of Diogo Dalot to give Leandro Trossard space to run into. He takes the ball into the penalty area, draws Victor Lindelof out of position then passes it to Pascal Gross. Gross splits the centre-backs and coolly guides the ball into the far bottom corner.
Brighton 2 - 0 Man Utd
55 mins: Cucurella and Trossard make for a solid combo on Brighton’s left side. Dalot and Lindelof are having real trouble keeping them at bay especially when the left-back pushes high into the visitor’s final third.
Brighton 2 - 0 Man Utd
52 mins: Marc Cucurella emulates Moises Caicedo in scoring his first Premier League goal for Brighton in this game.
Man Utd are all at sea but they win a corner that Alex Telles puts into the middle. It comes all the way through to Fred who gives it to Bruno Fernandes. He switches the play back over to the left side where Diogo Dalot’s cross goes out of play.
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