Manchester United Survive Late Scare to Beat Brighton 4-2

Manchester United secured a third win in a row, overcoming their long-standing hoodoo against Brighton in a thrilling 4-2 victory. The win saw United move up to fourth in the Premier League table, with backup from Brazilian midfielder Casemiro's first goal for the club. Mbeumo's brace helped seal the win for the Red Devils, despite a late scare from Brighton. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was in attendance for the match, which started at a frenetic pace.

Key Takeaways:

• Manchester United secured their third win in a row, beating Brighton 4-2.
• The win moved United up to fourth in the Premier League table.
• Casemiro scored his first goal for the club, netting a long-range strike that hit Yasin Ayari and wrongfooted Brighton's goalkeeper.
• Mbeumo scored two goals for United, including the winner in the 90th minute.
• Brighton had won six of their last seven Premier League meetings with United before the match.
• United captain Bruno Fernandes made his 300th appearance for the club, opening the scoring with a deflected effort that Casemiro added to.
• In-form Danny Welbeck's free-kick and teenage substitute Charalampos Kostoulas' stoppage-time header nearly saw Brighton come back from 3-0 down.

Statistics:

• Manchester United has now won six games in a row against Brighton.
• The Red Devils have scored 12 goals in their last three Premier League matches.
• United's reliance on set pieces was evident, with both Casemiro and Mbeumo scoring from crosses.
• Brighton's Charlie Dunk and Benjamin Sesko missed chances in the first half, with Dunk scoring a header in the 71st minute.
• Referee Anthony Taylor was a focal point for controversy, with United voicing several complaints throughout the match.
• United faced 19 shots at goal, with Brighton managing 14.

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• [Byline: Josh McCafferty]