FT Manchester United 2 - 1
Brighton
Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Manchester United just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Brighton: 42%.
90+5' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
90+5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Brighton: 42%.
90+5' The game is restarted.
90+4' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
90+4' Lewis Dunk from Brighton is ruled offside.
90+4' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
90+3' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
90+3' Pascal Gross from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+3' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3' Brighton are trying to create something here.
90+2' Goal kick for Brighton.
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Brighton trips Scott McTominay
90+1' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Fred relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Poor play by Harry Maguire as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+1' Pascal Gross swings in a cross from the free kick.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Daniel James from Manchester United trips Joel Veltman
90' Ball possession: Manchester United: 60%, Brighton: 40%.
90' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Pascal Gross swings in a cross from the free kick.
90' Daniel James is penalised for pushing Alexis Mac Allister.
89' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United receives a yellow card for time wasting.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Daniel James from Manchester United trips Joel Veltman
89' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
89' Andi Zeqiri puts in a cross...
88' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Yves Bissouma sends a long ball upfield.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Fred from Manchester United trips Neal Maupay
88' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Adam Lallana is leaving the field to be replaced by Andi Zeqiri in a tactical substitution.
87' Jakub Moder is leaving the field to be replaced by Alireza Jahanbakhsh in a tactical substitution.
87' Brighton are trying to create something here.
87' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Ben White is penalised for pushing Luke Shaw.
86' Pascal Gross from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85' Ball possession: Manchester United: 61%, Brighton: 39%.
84' Paul Pogba is leaving the field to be replaced by Scott McTominay in a tactical substitution.
83' Paul Pogba provided the assist for the goal.
83' G O O O A A A L - Mason Greenwood from Manchester United heads the ball home!83' Paul Pogba from Manchester United fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
83' Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
83' Could be a good chance here as Luke Shaw from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
83' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
83' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
82' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' A player from Brighton takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
82' Edinson Cavani is leaving the field to be replaced by Donny van de Beek in a tactical substitution.
81' Brighton are trying to create something here.
80' Bruno Fernandes shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
80' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Brighton: 37%.
80' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
79' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Goal kick for Brighton.
77' The game is restarted.
77' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
77' Mason Greenwood goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
77' Daniel James of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
77' Bruno Fernandes tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
76' Jakub Moder from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mason Greenwood
76' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Victor Lindelof puts in a cross...
76' Paul Pogba from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
75' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Brighton: 37%.
74' Daniel James from Manchester United had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
74' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
74' Goal kick for Manchester United.
74' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Pascal Gross swings in a cross from the free kick.
72' Marcus Rashford is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel James in a tactical substitution.
72' Harry Maguire is penalised for pushing Neal Maupay.
72' Mason Greenwood shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
71' Goal kick for Manchester United.
71' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Brighton!
71' Ball possession: Manchester United: 62%, Brighton: 38%.
71' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
71' That looked a fine chance. Neal Maupay from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
70' Brighton start a counter attack.
70' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Luke Shaw from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
70' Fred sees his shot deflected off target
70' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United sends a deflected cross into the box.
69' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' Danny Welbeck from Brighton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
69' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
69' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Dangerous challenge by Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United. Joel Veltman on the receiving end of that.
68' Pascal Gross relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Aaron Wan-Bissaka puts in a cross...
67' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester United are clearly dominating possession
67' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
67' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United tries to play a 1-2 with Marcus Rashford, but the ball is intercepted.
66' Ben White from Brighton receives a yellow card for time wasting.
66' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Manchester United: 62%, Brighton: 38%.
65' Goal kick for Brighton.
65' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
65' Aaron Wan-Bissaka puts in a cross...
64' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Leandro Trossard is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexis Mac Allister in a tactical substitution.
63' The referee shows Edinson Cavani the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
62' Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for the goal.
62' G O O O A A A L - Marcus Rashford with the goal!62' Could be a good chance here as Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
62' Manchester United start a counter attack.
62' Joel Veltman could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
62' Brighton are in control of the ball.
61' Ball possession: Manchester United: 61%, Brighton: 39%.
61' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Luke Shaw from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
61' Joel Veltman clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Bruno Fernandes releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
60' Could be a good chance here as Paul Pogba from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
59' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
59' Paul Pogba puts in a cross...
59' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Aaron Wan-Bissaka puts in a cross...
59' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
58' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
58' Luke Shaw puts in a cross...
58' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
58' Yves Bissouma relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
57' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
57' Victor Lindelof sends a long ball upfield.
57' Brighton are in control of the ball.
57' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
57' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
56' Dangerous challenge by Paul Pogba from Manchester United. Lewis Dunk on the receiving end of that.
56' Harry Maguire from Manchester United heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
56' Victor Lindelof from Manchester United heads the ball to a team mate.
56' Luke Shaw from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
55' Ball possession: Manchester United: 62%, Brighton: 38%.
55' Ben White clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
55' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
55' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
55' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
54' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Brighton are trying to create something here.
53' Goal kick for Brighton.
53' Harry Maguire from Manchester United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
53' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
53' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
52' Marcus Rashford shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
51' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
51' Victor Lindelof is penalised for pushing Leandro Trossard.
51' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Brighton: 37%.
50' Brighton are in control of the ball.
49' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Paul Pogba puts in a cross...
49' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
48' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Mason Greenwood from Manchester United trips Joel Veltman
47' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Luke Shaw puts in a cross...
46' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
46' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Manchester United: 63%, Brighton: 37%.
45+2' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
45+2' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Leandro Trossard puts in a cross...
45+2' Edinson Cavani relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' Jakub Moder sees his shot deflected off target
45+1' Poor play by Paul Pogba as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
45+1' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Pascal Gross from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Pascal Gross from Brighton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
45' Adam Lallana from Brighton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Could be a good chance here as Leandro Trossard from Brighton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45' Ball possession: Manchester United: 65%, Brighton: 35%.
44' Brighton are trying to create something here.
44' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Brighton are in control of the ball.
43' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
43' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
43' Adam Lallana from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
42' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Aaron Wan-Bissaka puts in a cross...
42' Yellow card for Pascal Gross.
42' Pascal Gross from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fred
42' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
41' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Bruno Fernandes is penalised for pushing Adam Lallana.
40' Manchester United start a counter attack.
40' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
40' Ball possession: Manchester United: 66%, Brighton: 34%.
40' Neal Maupay from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
40' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Fred is penalised for pushing Leandro Trossard.
39' Goal kick for Brighton.
38' Paul Pogba from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
38' Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
38' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
38' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
38' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
37' Paul Pogba from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
36' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Aaron Wan-Bissaka puts in a cross...
36' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
36' Jakub Moder is penalised for pushing Fred.
36' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Goal kick for Brighton.
35' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
35' Ball possession: Manchester United: 67%, Brighton: 33%.
34' Leandro Trossard from Brighton is ruled offside.
34' Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Pascal Gross relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Paul Pogba puts in a cross...
32' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
32' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
32' That's a great ball by Edinson Cavani from Manchester United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
32' Manchester United start a counter attack.
32' Danger averted there as Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United clears the danger with a good tackle
32' Brighton start a counter attack.
31' Pascal Gross relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Manchester United: 70%, Brighton: 30%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Veltman from Brighton trips Bruno Fernandes
29' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Paul Pogba from Manchester United sends a deflected cross into the box.
29' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
28' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
28' Goal kick for Brighton.
28' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
28' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester United are clearly dominating possession
27' A shot by Ben White is blocked.
27' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Dean Henderson comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
27' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
27' Leandro Trossard from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
27' Aaron Wan-Bissaka could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
26' Goal kick for Manchester United.
26' Adam Lallana from Brighton makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
26' Great skill from Adam Lallana as he dribbles past his opponents
26' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
26' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
26' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
25' Brighton are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Manchester United: 69%, Brighton: 31%.
24' Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
24' Brighton are in control of the ball.
24' Luke Shaw puts in a cross...
23' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
23' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Paul Pogba of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
23' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
22' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Luke Shaw from Manchester United trips Neal Maupay
21' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
21' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Manchester United: 64%, Brighton: 36%.
20' Adam Lallana from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
19' Edinson Cavani relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Dean Henderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
19' Lewis Dunk finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by [goalkeeper]! Corner kick...
19' Pascal Gross swings in a cross from the free kick.
18' Aaron Wan-Bissaka hand-balls.
18' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Goal kick for Brighton.
17' Marcus Rashford from Manchester United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
17' Manchester United start a counter attack.
17' Fred relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Leandro Trossard from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
16' Brighton start a counter attack.
16' Neal Maupay relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Luke Shaw from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
15' Pascal Gross clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
15' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
15' Ball possession: Manchester United: 75%, Brighton: 25%.
14' Aaron Wan-Bissaka is penalised for pushing Joel Veltman.
14' Brighton are in control of the ball.
14' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
13' G O O O A A A L - Danny Welbeck reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!13' So nearly a goal there! Danny Welbeck's header looked destined for the back of the net but [goalkeeper] saves it!
13' Neal Maupay puts in a cross...
13' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
13' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
13' Brighton are trying to create something here.
12' Goal kick for Manchester United.
12' Danny Welbeck from Brighton heads the ball to a team mate.
12' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
12' Brighton are trying to create something here.
11' Goal kick for Manchester United.
11' Leandro Trossard from Brighton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
11' Jakub Moder puts in a cross...
11' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
11' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Jakub Moder puts in a cross...
10' Paul Pogba from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
10' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Manchester United: 79%, Brighton: 21%.
9' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Mason Greenwood puts in a cross...
9' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Harry Maguire puts in a cross...
9' POST! So nearly a goal by Mason Greenwood but his finish hits the post!
9' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Bruno Fernandes puts in a cross...
8' Neal Maupay from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Luke Shaw
7' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
7' Brighton are in control of the ball.
7' Yves Bissouma comes back onto the field.
7' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' The game is restarted.
7' Yves Bissouma is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
5' Yves Bissouma is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
5' Adam Lallana relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Luke Shaw from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
5' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 50%, Brighton: 50%.
5' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
5' Brighton are trying to create something here.
4' Goal kick for Brighton.
4' Bruno Fernandes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
4' Marcus Rashford of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
4' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
3' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
3' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Paul Pogba puts in a cross...
2' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Mason Greenwood from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
1' Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
1' Brighton are in control of the ball.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Brighton kick-off, and the game is underway.
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