Brighton Stuns Manchester United with Last-Minute Winner to Stay Perfect in Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United, secured by Joao Pedro’s decisive header in the fifth minute of stoppage time. This marked the first home win for Brighton’s new manager, Fabian Huerzeler.
Brighton opened the scoring with Danny Welbeck netting against his former club, marking his 100th career goal in club football and his sixth against United. Manchester United responded in the second half through Amad Diallo, who equalized with a deflected shot past Brighton’s keeper, Jason Steele.
The match seemed destined for a draw until Simon Adingra found space in the box and lofted a pass to Joao Pedro, who headed in the late winner. United had chances to take the lead, including a disallowed goal from Alejandro Garnacho due to offside, but Brighton’s defense held firm.
With this victory, Brighton remains at the top of the Premier League standings with two wins from two games, continuing their strong form under Huerzeler. The home fans were left ecstatic as Brighton secured another three points, showcasing their determination and resilience.