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

Man Utd travel to face Brighton on the south coast (Getty Images)

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 vs Man United

• FULL-TIME! Brighton 4-0 Man United
• 60’ - GOAL! Trossard nets number four from close range (4-0)
• 58’ - GOAL! Gross slots home a third (3-0)
• 49’ - GOAL! Cucurella finishes emphatically to double the lead (2-0)
• 15’ - GOAL! Caicedo fires Brighton in front (1-0)

[7 May 2022 18:37 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Brighton 2 - 0 Man Utd (Cucurella, 49’)⚽️

49 mins: Brighton have picked up where they left off! The home side win a throw in on the right wing and send it into the box for Alexis Mac Allister. He drills a pass across the six-yard box and finds Leandro Trossard on the opposite side of the area. Trossard brings the ball under control then lays it off to Marc Cucurella who runs onto a first time strike and blasts it past David De Gea.

[7 May 2022 18:36 · Michael Jones]

Brighton 1 - 0 Man Utd

48 mins: Diogo Dalot blocks a shot from Pascal Gross inside his own box then breaks away down the right wing. He knocks it past Marc Cucurella who forces him to run off the pitch. Alexis Mac Allister is quickly across to pick up the loose ball but Dalot dives into a tackle and cleans him out. He goes in the book.

[7 May 2022 18:33 · Michael Jones]

Second half: Brighton 1 - 0 Man Utd

Kick off: Nemanja Matic and Anthony Elanga are hooked at the break by Ralf Rangnick with Edinson Cavani and Fred brought on to replace them.

Brighton restart the game.

[7 May 2022 18:26 · Michael Jones]

Brighton 1 - 0 Man Utd

Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo has become the 100th player to score his first ever Premier League goal against Manchester United.

[7 May 2022 18:22 · Michael Jones]

Brighton 1 - 0 Man Utd

Moises Caicedo gives Brighton the lead over Manchester United. Can they extend their advantage in the second half?

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[7 May 2022 18:18 · Michael Jones]

Half-time: Brighton 1 - 0 Man Utd

45+2 mins: An enjoyable first 45 minutes comes to an end of Brighton who have more than held their own against Man Utd. The Seagulls haven’t won here since Boxing Day but they take a one goal advantage into the break as well as the knowledge that they’ve been the better team.

[7 May 2022 18:17 · Michael Jones]

Brighton 1 - 0 Man Utd

45 mins: Cristiano Ronaldo is played down the left wing but the pass is overhit and Lewis Dunk takes over possession for Brighton. A frustrated Ronaldo chases after it and slides into a tackle expecting Dunk to pass. He doesn’t and Ronaldo trips the defender picking up the first yellow card of the game.

Two added minutes to play in the first half.

[7 May 2022 18:13 · Michael Jones]

Brighton 1 - 0 Man Utd

42 mins: Pascal Gross swings a free kick from the right wing into the Manchester United box. Raphael Varane glances the ball over to Leandro Trossard who knocks it back into the middle. Lewis Dunk wins the next header and nods it onto the arm of Scott McTominay who scrambles it clear. There’s a shout for hanball but nothing comes from it.

[7 May 2022 18:09 · Michael Jones]

Brighton 1 - 0 Man Utd

39 mins: Bruno Fernandes is clipped by Moises Caicedo about 25-yards out from the Brighton goal. Maybe slightly further.

Cristiano Ronaldo sets the ball and shoos away all of his teammates. He takes a breath then scoops his shot over the wall and over the crossbar!

[7 May 2022 18:06 · Michael Jones]

Brighton 1 - 0 Man Utd

36 mins: Chance! Man Utd want more time on the ball than Brighton are allowing them. Scott McTominay loses it deep in his own half and allows Leandroo Trossard to burst into the box from the left. He shoots but pulls his effort wide of the far post just as Solly March was arriving to provide an option on the other side of the penalty area.