Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
A brief spell of pressure comes to an abrupt end when Dalot fouls Mitoma deep inside Brighton territory. It's been quite a duel between the two of them today, and no quarter has been given.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Scott Francis McTominay Facundo Pellistri Rebollo
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Lisandro Martínez Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are patiently keeping possession at the back, as they consistently evade United's disjointed press. It's hard to envisage how the home side can get anything from this game now, as they can barely get hold of the ball.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Sergio Reguilón Rodríguez Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Simon Adingra Evan Joe Ferguson
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
SAVE! Closing down the angle at his near post, Onana keeps out a prodded shot from close range by Mitoma, who seemed set to score Brighton's fourth goal when set free by Joao Pedro's throughball.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
A rugged challenge by Veltman sends Reguilon sprawling and concedes a corner-kick. Following the set-piece, Fernandes chips a ball back into the box from the right, before Lindelof heads the ball over the crossbar under pressure.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Mahmoud Dahoud Billy Clifford Gilmour
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