For the first time under Ruben Amorim, Manchester United has secured three wins in a row in the Premier League, triumphing over Brighton with a score of 4-2 at Old Trafford. When Matheus Cunha netted the first goal, the crowd erupted, signaling that the Red Devils are back.
Building a three-goal lead by the 65th minute, Amorim’s squad allowed for some errors, which proved consequential as Brighton tallied twice before Bryan Mbuemo capped the match with a well-placed shot in stoppage time. While the finish wasn’t flawless, it still marked a solid 90 minutes and a step toward a possible shift in fortunes under Amorim.
“Bryan Mbuemo fires into the roof of the net to seal Manchester United’s third straight victory.”
— NBC Sports Soccer source
The Red Devils could potentially secure a spot in the Champions League by the end of the weekend, chasing a place in Europe’s top competition for the first time since the 2023-24 season, where they were eliminated in the group stages. A club known for its illustrious history, United has not reached the knockout rounds since the 2021-22 season.
Their revamped attack featuring Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Mbeumo combined to produce three goals and an assist, answering the call after significant investments in forwards. Luke Shaw also anchored the defense well throughout the game, but with his exit and Harry Maguire’s absence, the defense exhibited vulnerabilities that led to Brighton’s two goals.
Although Brighton created 17 shots, their expected goals (xG) was only 1.07, indicating solid defensive efforts from the Red Devils despite conceding. The midfield remains reliant on Casemiro, yet this moment feels promising for the team’s prospects under Amorim.
Players understand their roles and are efficiently navigating through opponents; fans are supporting passionately, and victories are following. With competitors like Aston Villa faltering, United’s path to a European spot looks plausible, especially with seven English clubs actively competing in European tournaments this season. The additional fatigue on rivals will present more opportunities for United. Currently on 16 points from nine matches, United shows marked improvements compared to their last campaign, although defensive lapses were evident by the end of the Brighton encounter.
