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Premier League- Brighton 3 Man United 2 - Match Report- How to watch Online, Live Match Stream, Team News, Kick-Off Time, Predicted Teams, Premier League Match Stream
Murray & Duffy stun Manchester United as Brighton win 3-2
Mitch Freeley
Match Report
Manchester United suffered an early blow in this season's Premier League title race as they went down 3-2 to Brighton and Hove Albion at Amex Stadium on Sunday.
First-half goals from Glenn Murray, Shane Duffy and Pascal Gross gave the hosts a third league win in a row against the Red Devils on home soil, a run that stretches back to 1982.
Romelu Lukaku got on the scoresheet for the first time this season, while Paul Pogba converted an injury-time penalty, but the victory was no more than Brighton deserved, with Jose Mourinho's side poor throughout.
Brighton took control in the first half-hour thanks to two goals in the space of 143 seconds, with Murray clipping a delightful finish past David de Gea before Duffy swept home after United failed to clear a corner.
Lukaku, who missed a golden chance at 0-0, nodded in a lifeline for his side but more slack defending saw Eric Bailly bring down Gross, who dispatched his penalty a minute before the break.
With Alexis Sanchez missing the game through injury, Mourinho introduced Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard at half-time, but there was little improvement to their attacking display and Pogba's finish from the spot came too late to rescue a result.
The defeat means champions Manchester City have already stolen a march on their neighbours in the title race, after they thrashed Huddersfield Town 6-1 earlier on to make it two wins from two.
Live Updates
Goals
Paul Pogba pulls one back from the penalty spot, but it's too late! 3-2
Pascal Groß penalty! Brighton are 3-1 up!
Goal! Lukaku pulls one back for United with a header! 2-1!
Goal! Shane Duffy smashes the ball into the bottom corner from close range! 2-0 Brighton.
Goal! Glenn Murray opens the scoring for the Seagulls with a lovely flick!
Preview
Brighton will be hoping to get their 2018/2019 season up and running when they welcome Man United to the Amex stadium on Sunday evening. Chris Hughton's side didn't make the best start to the season, falling to a 2-0 away defeat to Watford. As ever, you can watch Brighton Vs Manchester United via beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
The Irish boss will be expecting a reaction from his side, and will quietly confident of getting a result especially after defeating United 1-0, to confirm their place in the Premier League when they visited the Amex last season. In team news, club captain Bruno is absent with a thigh injury.
Key Man
Club record signing Alireza Jahanbakhsh is all set to make his home debut and will be charged with finding the back of the net for the Seagulls. The Iranian international was the top scorer in the Eredivisie last season and enjoyed an impressive World Cup for Team Melli. After a second-half cameo against Watford, Jahanbakhsh should start and could cause United some problems.
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TV Channel- HD11
Kick-off- 18:00
Stadium- Amex Stadium, Brighton
As for Manchester United, they defeated Leicester 2-1 in the opening game of the 2018/2019 season. Yet again Jose Mourinho is making the headlines off the pitch, recently branding rivals Man City of having "No Class" following their new documentary being released.
In team news, Mourinho should welcome back Romelu Lukaku & Jessie Lingard after their World Cup adventures. Lukaku could be in line for a start leading the line in Brighton. It will be interesting to see if Paul Pogba will be handed the captain's armband for a second consecutive game, especially after his comments about the harmony in the squad.
Key Man
Summer signing Fred impressed on his Premier League debut against Leicester. The Brazilian midfielder was at his marauding best at times and will be looking to continue his solid start for the Red Devils. Fred is likely to be sat at the base of a three-man midfield and will be charged with breaking up the play and kick-starting United attacks on the break.
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