Premier League 2024-25, Brighton stun Manchester United 2-1: Stats
Brighton stunned Manchester United 2-1 in matchweek 2 of the Premier League 2024-25 season on Saturday. Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck scored for the Seagulls in the first half. The goal was canceled out by Amad Diallo in the 2nd half. The visitors scored via Alejandro Garnacho but VAR ruled it offside. Joao Pedro's 95th-minute header sealed the deal.
Brighton take the lead through Welbeck
Manchester United were the better side in the first half and should have gone ahead but Amad Diallo missed a wonderful chance from a perfect Diogo Dalot cross. However, it was Brighton, who led through former Man United forward Welbeck, who scored a tap in after being unmarked. Joao Pedro played in a cross toward the back post where Kaoru Mitoma's cut-back helped Welbeck.
Stats from the first half
Man United had five attempts to Brighton's three. However, both sides had one shot on target each. Brighton had 11 touches in the opposition box. Their opponents managed 13. Man United enjoyed about 54% ball possession.
Man United get the equalizing goal
Brighton saw James Milner almost double the advantage but Dalot came to the rescue who made a goal-line clearance. Welbeck crashed the bar with a header as the Seagulls pushed for a second. It was Amad who equalized in the 60th minute after the visitors exploited Brighton's high line. A swift counter attack then saw the visitors score but it was chalked off.
100 club career goals for Welbeck
Making his 451st appearance in club career football, Welbeck now owns 100 goals. 28 of his goals have come for Brighton. Notably, he has scored in successive Premier League games for Brighton this season. He owns 69 Premier League goals in 335 appearances.
Here are the match stats
Brighton had five shots on target compared to Man United's four. The hosts had 14 attempts to their opponent's 11. Man United had 53% ball possession and a pass accuracy of 87%. Brighton had 2.12 expected goals and 32 touches in the opposition box.
Sorry numbers for the Red Devils
Brighton have won five of their last six games against Manchester United. The Red Devils are still searching to win their opening two games of a Premier League season for the first time since 2017. As per Opta, since 2022-23, United have lost more Premier League games thanks to goals scored in the 90th minute (+ stoppage time) than any other side (6).
A unique record for MUFC
Man United's new arrival Noussair Mazraoui set up Diallo for the visitors' equalizer. It's the first time Man United have scored a Premier League goal that was both scored and assisted by African players.
