Manchester United summer boys Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo show why Ruben Amorim bring dem in, as dem inspire United to 4-2 Premier League victory over Brighton for Old Trafford on Saturday night. The win mark United third straight league victory — something wey never happen since February 2024.
Cunha, wey cost £62.5m from Wolves, finally break him long goal drought as he bend sweet ball enter bottom corner midway first half. Just ten minutes later, Casemiro double the lead after him shot deflect off Yasin Ayari confuse Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen.
Brighton start the match strong, pass ball confidently like say dem own Old Trafford — but na too much error kill dem vibe. After halftime, United turn up the heat as new signing Bryan Mbeumo add third goal, though replays show Luke Shaw hold Georginio Rutter shirt small just before the goal — VAR say play on.
Old Trafford come shake small as former United boy Danny Welbeck fire fine free kick for 74th minute to make am 3-1, before 18-year-old Kostoulas nod Brighton second goal deep into stoppage time to raise small hope. But before dem fit blink, Mbeumo score again for 97th minute with thunder strike off the crossbar to seal 4-2 win.
The victory carry Ruben Amorim’s men climb go fourth for table — above Liverpool wey lose 3-2 to Brentford earlier. Brighton on the other hand, drop to 13th as their four-match unbeaten run finally end.
TPB Verdict
For the first time under Amorim, Man United don win three straight matches. The mood for Old Trafford don finally shift — even though work still full ground. The front line now dey make sense, as Mbeumo and Cunha look like proper signing worth the £133.5m total price tag.
United play well together, Casemiro show leadership, and Fernandes control tempo like general. But one area wey Amorim go still fix na Benjamin Sesko. The boy no even touch ball for first 23 minutes and never show him real sharpness yet for attack.
For Brighton, the word na “inconsistent.” Fabian Hurzeler boys win some, draw some, lose some — dem no steady yet. Them like to hold ball, but today their midfield duo — Yasin Ayari and Carlos Baleba — no deliver. In fact, Baleba no impress in front of United scouts wey dey monitor am.
Man United vs Brighton Highlights
Matheus Cunha Goal (24th min, Man United 1-0 Brighton)
After referee Anthony Taylor wave off three foul shouts, Cunha no wait for permission. Bruno Fernandes juggle small, pass give Casemiro, wey lay am for Cunha — the Brazilian touch once and curl am beautifully into bottom corner. First goal for United, and relief full him face.
Casemiro Goal (34th min, Man United 2-0 Brighton)
United get small luck here. Casemiro shoot from edge of box, Ayari back block am, ball change direction, keeper dive wrong way. Ball slow enter opposite side — 2-0! Premier League later confirm am as Casemiro goal, not own goal. Ayari wipe sweat comot for face.
Bryan Mbeumo Goal (61st min, Man United 3-0 Brighton)
Benjamin Sesko pass one smart through ball wey cut Brighton defence open, and Mbeumo finish am clean between Lewis Dunk leg. VAR check Shaw small tug on Rutter shirt before play, but goal stand. 3-0 and Old Trafford dey dance.
Danny Welbeck Goal (74th min, Man United 3-1 Brighton)
Former United boy Welbeck remind everybody say he still get class. Curl one sweet free kick over wall enter top corner past Lammens hand. Na him fifth goal in four Premier League games — steady form.
Charalampos Kostoulas Goal (90+2 min, Man United 3-2 Brighton)
The young Greek striker get him first ever Brighton goal as he meet corner for near post, nod am perfectly beyond Lammens. 3-2 and tension rise.
Bryan Mbeumo Goal (90+7 min, Man United 4-2 Brighton)
Mbeumo kill all comeback dream. Fernandes send threaded pass, Mbeumo control, lash am left-footed off the crossbar — 4-2! Old Trafford roar loud, game over.
Man of the Match – Bryan Mbeumo
Plenty United players deserve praise, but Mbeumo na the standout. Two crucial second-half goals, non-stop pressing, and full energy. The £71m summer signing from Brentford recover possession seven times, win six duels and complete four successful take-ons. Him record against Brighton now crazy — eight goal contributions in last five league matches against dem (five goals, three assists).
Match Stats
Possession: Man United 42% – 58% Brighton
Shots: Man United 13 – 15 Brighton
Shots on Target: Man United 9 – 5 Brighton
Corners: Man United 1 – 6 Brighton
Fouls: Man United 4 – 13 Brighton
What Next?
Brighton go turn focus to EFL Cup fourth round, where dem go face Arsenal for Emirates on Wednesday night. Man United on their own go face Nottingham Forest for Premier League on November 1. Amorim boys go want continue the momentum as the Red Devils dey finally find their rhythm again.
