Manchester United secured a 4-2 Premier League win against Brighton, with standout performances from Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, scoring twice and once respectively, marking Ruben Amorim’s third consecutive victory.
Manchester United secured a decisive 4-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, marking their third consecutive win under Ruben Amorim.
Goals from Matheus Cunha, Casemiro, and a brace from Bryan Mbeumo sealed the points. Below is a re-evaluation of the Red Devils’ individual performances.
Player ratings
Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens – 6
The shot-stopper has been a refreshing presence since his debut outing. He managed several crucial saves, including a stop on Yankuba Minteh that preserved a two-goal cushion. However, the free-kick that Danny Welbeck converted was arguably one he should have prevented from entering the net.
Defender: Leny Yoro – 6
He was reinstated to the starting line-up following Harry Maguire’s injury absence. Despite exhibiting some initial jitters during the opening 45 minutes, the defender composed himself to put in a generally satisfactory shift.
Defender: Matthijs de Ligt – 7
The center-back is arguably experiencing the best form of his Manchester United career this season, delivering an exceptional display. The crowd’s admiration was evident when a powerful, well-timed tackle in the second half drew a massive cheer.
Defender: Luke Shaw – 7
The full-back was forced off in the 64th minute with an injury, causing concern among the supporters. Regardless of the early exit, Shaw demonstrated admirable resolve and quality, rebounding well from a disappointing performance in the recent Manchester derby.
Wingback: Diogo Dalot – 6
Operating largely on the left side, he offered limited offensive threat but maintained a steady presence when required to defend. He deserves recognition for consistently performing well in a position that is not his natural right-back role.
Midfielders: Casemiro – 7
He registered a goal via a heavily diverted strike. The veteran midfielder was instrumental in disrupting Brighton’s play, executed several vital interceptions, and sustained an impressive level of overall performance.
Midfielder: Bruno Fernandes – 7
Commemorating his 300th appearance for the club, the captain displayed a moment of class with a masterful spin before the half-time whistle. He effectively dictated the rhythm of the match from the center and injected much-needed quality during the final ten minutes as the visitors pushed to equalize.
Wingback: Amad – 7
Building on his strong showing against Liverpool, the winger continued to impress down the right flank. He was unlucky not to be awarded a penalty call in the first half of the match.
Striker: Benjamin Sesko – 7
The Slovenian striker created opportunities for himself to score but was unable to capitalize on them. He is beginning to find his footing at Old Trafford and contributed an assist for one of Mbeumo’s goals.
Forward: Bryan Mbeumo – 8
Alongside Cunha, he was a pivotal figure in the victory. The player has immediately thrived since his transfer from Brentford and fully merited his two-goal return on the day.
Forward: Matheus Cunha – 8
His debut goal since making the switch from Wolves last summer proved to be worth the wait. He was outstanding in the final stages of the match at Anfield and reaffirmed his significance to the team with this stellar individual effort.
Substitutes
Ayden Heaven – 6
He entered the game to replace Shaw and performed his duties effectively for the remainder of the match.
Kobbie Mainoo – 6
The young midfielder made an appearance but seemed to be slightly lacking in competitive match sharpness.
Manuel Ugarte – 6
Was a late addition to the match proceedings.
Patrick Dorgu – 4
His involvement was marred by committing the foul that directly led to Brighton’s first goal.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
He was culpable for losing track of his designated opponent, which allowed Brighton to score their second goal.