Brighton & Hove Albion secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United, ensuring their place at the top of the Premier League table, in a thrilling lunchtime contest at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
The match was marked by intense action and a nail-biting finish, with Joao Pedro scoring the decisive goal in the fifth minute of added time.
The game began with Brighton taking an early lead through Danny Welbeck, who capitalized on a cross from Joao Pedro to slot the ball past United's goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Despite Manchester United's efforts to equalize, including a disallowed goal by Marcus Rashford due to an offside call, Brighton maintained their advantage into the second half.
Manchester United managed to level the score in the 70th minute when Alejandro Garnacho's shot deflected off Joshua Zirkzee and into the net. However, Brighton's resilience shone through as they continued to press forward.
In the dying moments of the match, Simon Adingra's cross found Joao Pedro, who headed the ball into the back of the net, sealing the victory for the Seagulls.
Brighton's manager, who has only been in charge for two games, demonstrated tactical acumen that outmaneuvered Erik ten Hag's side.
The substitutes played a crucial role in the outcome, with Brighton's bench proving more effective than United's. This win marks Brighton's second consecutive victory, putting them three points clear at the top of the table.
Joao Pedro, speaking to TNT Sports after the match, expressed his elation: "First I’m very happy for the win. I think this goal at the end shows how much we wanted to win the game, first game at home against a big team. I cannot feel better than today."
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