It was another frustrating display of Ralf Rangnick’s outfit, but the three points are the only thing that counts at the end of the day. And that’s what Cristiano Ronaldo provided his side with on Tuesday night in a 2-0 home win against die-hard Brighton.Undeniable facts and stats say Graham Potter’s slot was much better and dominated the game in the first half.However, Jakub Moder’s two goal-scoring chances, and eventual misses, made all the difference. And CR7, of course, too.Moder found himself one on one with De Gea as early as four minutes into the game but failed to find the back of the net from more than a promising situation.The same player (and the keeper) were back in action a few minutes before the break. This time it was a splendid header, but the Spanish custodian made a save of a lifetime as he jumped like a panther to stop this excellent effort.Between those two moments, the Seagulls were all over the place, forcing United to a somewhat shameful defensive strategy. Rangnick’s boys struggled to get a hold of a ball, let alone create any opportunities in the opposite box.Still, Jadon Sancho received a ball following a mistake in the visitors’ defence. The winger exchanged passes with Cristiano before his awful finishing prevented the hosts from going one up.Where Sancho failed, the Portuguese wouldn’t. And didn’t.
Five minutes into the second half, one of the world’s best players ever got the ball near the danger zone and exploited this situation with some style. Fast and furious, Ronaldo rushed straight into Brighton’s defending wall, finding just as much as a few inches to fire it for the win.Who knows if that would be enough for the win if Moder wasn’t the unluckiest man alive – after the first two misses, he fired an incredible long-range missile, De Gea was helpless this time, but the woodwork saved the hosts.🚨⚽️ | DE GEA WITH A SAVE TO KEEP IT LEVEL! Manchester United 0 – 0 Brighton pic.twitter.com/XUTiVj9Skm— Football For You (@FootbaIlForYou) February 15, 2022 The game was decided late in the stoppage time, following a counter-attack embellished with Bruno Fernandes’ perfect composure and delivery.Bruno Fernandes goal for Manchester United against Brightonpic.twitter.com/PJe8taHEBB— Live News (@LiveNewsForAll_) February 15, 2022 PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 18Manchester United – Brighton 2-0 (0-0)/Cristiano 51, Bruno 90+3/