October 25, (THEWILL) — Ruben Amorim watched his Manchester United side claim a 4-2 victory over Brighton at Old Trafford, securing their fourth consecutive home win and extending their English Premier League winning streak to three matches. Bryan Mbeumo scored twice to settle a contest that became unexpectedly tense in the closing stages.
Matheus Cunha opened the scoring after 24 minutes, bending his shot around Jan Paul van Hecke to register his first goal for United. Casemiro doubled the advantage 10 minutes later when his effort took a significant deflection off Yasin Ayari. Mbeumo appeared to have put the game beyond doubt when he made it 3-0 in the 61st minute, with Benjamin Sesko and Bruno Fernandes having missed opportunities before that goal.
Brighton refused to accept defeat and former United striker Danny Welbeck reduced the deficit with an excellent free-kick after Mbeumo had seen a shot saved onto the post. The visitors continued their fightback when Charalampos Kostoulas headed home in the second minute of stoppage time to set up a tense finish.
Mbeumo ended any lingering hopes of a Brighton equaliser in the 96th minute, firing into the roof of the net to complete his brace. The result moved Amorim’s team further up the Premier League table, with the hosts managing to hold firm despite the late pressure from the visitors.
Bruno Fernandes made his 300th appearance for United during the match, reaching the milestone in a game that tested the home side’s nerve. Brighton will rue their inability to capitalise on their late momentum after falling three goals behind.
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