The victory over Southampton was just a temporary waking up, as Man United quickly returned to their hibernation only three days later, allowing Brighton to take all three points from Old Trafford – 3-1!McTominay gets company from United at Napoli?The Seagulls’ leading duo was a “double M” – Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma, who noted a goal and an assist apiece, giving the visitors the advantage twice. In the meantime, Bruno Fernandes levelled from the spot, but it was the only concrete thing United did today.The cherry on top of the Red Devils’ sorry day was Andre Onana’s horrible blunder, which allowed Georginio Rutter to seal the deal a quarter of an hour before the end.Kaoru Mitoma is now the highest scoring Japanese player in Premier League history and the Japanese player with the most assists in competition.◉ 15 goals◉ 12 assists One of each at Old Trafford today. 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/sKSbhGgRpZ— Squawka (@Squawka) January 19, 2025 United’s players awaited the clash against Brighton very motivated after a comeback triumph over Southampton three days ago. However, after only five minutes, the Gambian Yankuba Minteh gave the entire Old Trafford a cold shower, netting the opener following a three-player action involving Carlos Baleba and Kaoru Mitoma.⚽️ GOAL: Yankuba Minteh🏴 Manchester United 0-1 Brightonpic.twitter.com/ZeQVGpsgzv— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) January 19, 2025 Still, the Seagulls defended the lead for only 18 minutes, as the home team was awarded a penalty in the 23rd minute, thanks to a misunderstanding between Bart Verbruggen and Yasin Ayari,and Baleba’s reckless tackle on Joshua Zirkzee. Bruno Fernandes was impeccable from the spot for 1-1, marking the last notable moment of the half, as neither team managed to threaten more significantly until the break.🚨🏴 GOAL | Manchester United 1-1 Brighton | Bruno FernandesBRUNO FERNANDES HAS EQUALIZED FOR MANCHESTER UNITED !!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/jiT9VI7N3Q— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) January 19, 2025 Ten minutes into the second half, the crowd witnessed the first excitement, as Joao Pedro’s goal for Brighton was disallowed after the VAR intervention since Jan Paul van Hecke fouled Diogo Dalot prior to the Brazilian’s strike. Still, there was no mistake five minutes later when Minteh and Mitoma swapped roles, as the Gambian assisted this time, and the Japanese made it 2-1!🚨🏴 GOAL | Manchester United 1-2 Brighton | MitomaMITOMA GIVES BRIGHTON THE LEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/CCkibLtnNz— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) January 19, 2025 Mitoma’s goal raised alarms at Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim’s men started desperately chasing the leveller. Instead, they conceded the third in the 76th minute! Andre Onana might have been the team’s best player recently, but today he doomed United, making a horrific blunder. Namely, the Cameroonian dropped an easy ball to catch, allowing Georginio Rutter to easily pass the ball into the empty net for 3-1!⚽️ GOAL: Georginio Rutter🏴 Manchester United 1-3 Brightonpic.twitter.com/LDGNMrNGZM— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) January 19, 2025 That goal as well as the way it was scored completely crushed both United’s hopes and spirit. Even though they had enough time to threaten and pursue at least a draw, the Red Devils lacked energy. After another defeat, they’ll stay in the 13th Premier League spot, while Brighton are now ninth, only three points behind Bournemouth which hold the last European ticket at the moment.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 22SaturdayNewcastle – Bournemouth 1-4 (1-2)/Guimaraes 25 – Kluivert 6, 44, 90+2, Kerkez 90+6/Brentford – Liverpool 0-2 (0-0)/Darwin 90+1, 90+3/Leicester – Fulham 0-2 (0-0)/Smith Rowe 48, Traore 68/West Ham – Crystal Palace 0-2 (0-0)/Mateta 48, 89 pen/Arsenal – Aston Villa 2-2 (1-0)/Havertz 35, Martinelli 55 – Tielemans 60, Watkins 68/SundayEverton – Tottenham 3-2 (3-0)/Calvert-Lewin 13, Ndiaye 30, Gray 45+7 og – Kulusevski 77, Richarlison 90+2/Man.Utd. – Brighton 1-3 (1-1)/Fernandes 23 pen – Minteh 5, Mitoma 60, Rutter 76/Nott.Forest – Southampton 3-2 (3-0)/Anderson 11, Hudson-Odoi 28, Wood 41 – Bednarek 60, Onuachu 90+1/19.30: (8.00) Ipswich (5.80) Man.City (1.37)Monday23.00: (1.35) Chelsea (5.30) Wolverhampton (8.00)**odds are subject to change**
