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The money was well invested,' said Brighton's coach after Manchester United's £200m front three enjoyed a good day
Manchester United secured a third successive Premier League victory as they survived a late scare to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4–2 on Saturday.
Bryan Mbeumo scored twice and Casemiro posted a goal and an assist as Manchester United built a 3-0 win and overcame a nervy ending to deliver a home win.
For the first time under Ruben Amorim, Manchester United have won three consecutive games in the Premier League, defeating Brighton 4-2 at Old Trafford. When Matheus Cunha scored the opening goal in front of the home faithful, a roar rang out over the crowd that announced one thing loud and clear, that the Red Devils are back.
Liverpool and Real Madrid are poised to duel in another transfer battle next year as the Premier League champions rival the Spanish giants for the signature of Juventus midfielder Khéphren Thuram. Neither team are put off by his €70 million (£61.2 million, $81.4 million) asking price. (Source: Fichajes)
After 11 months of almost relentless negativity, Amorim is suddenly presiding over a success story. By the final whistle of the 4-2 win against Brighton, United were fourth, with a positive goal difference. In relative terms, these are heady days. It feels like a very big corner has been turned.
Alejandro Garnacho pulled out his trademark Manchester United celebration after scoring his maiden goal for Chelsea against Sunderland on Saturday. Garnacho, who joined the Blues on a permanent transfer from United in the last transfer window,
Gary Neville was impressed with Matheus Cunha’s goal against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.The Manchester United summer signing opened his scoring account at Old Trafford in the first half
Brighton have had six goals scored by substitutes in the Premier League this season - double the number of any other side. 18-year-old Charalampos Kostoulas became Brighton's 10th different goalscorer in the competition this season with no side having more (level with Arsenal and Chelsea).