Manchester United suffer serious FA Cup wahala as Brighton & Hove Albion win 2-1 to confirm dem place for fourth round on Sunday.
Man United start sharp, but dem waste plenty big chances before Brighton open scoring through Brajan Gruda. Even though both teams dey try for first half, score remain 1-0 by half-time.
Second half slow well, Man United no fit create many chances, na Brighton score next as Danny Welbeck make am 2-0 with superb finish just after hour mark.
Man United still dey try find comeback, and dem manage pull one back through Benjamin Sesko header, but things spoil when Shea Lacey collect second yellow and red card. Dem no fit create momentum again, Brighton defend well their 2-1 lead, secure fourth-round spot.
TPB Verdict
Man United too easy to attack since Ruben Amorim start three defender system, and nothing change even after dem move to four defender formation. Spaces between midfield and defence, centre-backs and full-backs, full-backs and wingers too big. Teams like Brighton, wey sabi handle ball, fit cut through too easy.
Both goals show am clearly – Brighton attackers get too much space for dangerous positions, and dem take advantage score. For Man United side, plenty possession outside Brighton box, but no real quality for final moments, so dem no fit score enough.
Brighton deserve credit too, especially second half, as dem sit back make e hard for Man United play through, plus dem still dey threaten for counter-attack. Na another weak display for Man United wey clearly dey in crisis, while Brighton waka enter fourth round confidently.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Highlights
12th min: Brajan Gruda goal vs Man Utd (0-1)
Gruda give Brighton lead! Ferdi Kadioglu run go Man United box, pass am to Danny Welbeck, wey twist go byline. Welbeck cross meet Georginio Rutter header, block for line, but Gruda fastest react, smash am into net.
65th min: Danny Welbeck goal vs Man Utd (0-2)
Welbeck make am two for Brighton! Ball fire reach Gruda outside Brighton box, Gruda pass am central to Welbeck. Welbeck first touch carry ball inside box, fire left-footed strike top left corner.
85th min: Benjamin Sesko goal vs Brighton (1-2)
Sesko pull one back for Man United! Bruno Fernandes deliver corner deep inside Brighton area. Sesko meet am, header power near post, Jason Steele no fit stop am.
89th min: Shea Lacey (Man United) red card
Lacey sent off for debut! Young winger push Kadioglu, throw ball after, referee give second yellow straight.
Man of the Match – Brajan Gruda
Gruda shine well for today game, score opener and assist Welbeck second goal. He also create more chances than any other player (5), plus help defence with 9 duels won.
Match Stats
Possession: Man Utd 60%-40% Brighton
Shots: Man Utd 18-13 Brighton
Shots on Target: Man Utd 7-4 Brighton
Corners: Man Utd 6-1 Brighton
Fouls: Man Utd 11-15 Brighton
What Next?
Man United dey face tough next two Premier League games, dem go host Man City, then waka go play Arsenal. Brighton go host Bournemouth for their next league game.
