Brighton vs Man Utd LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League clash as Mac Allister scores late penalty
Brighton 1-0 Manchester United: Alexis Mac Allister secured all three points with stoppage time penalty
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Brighton earned some redemption after their FA Cup semi-final defeat by beating Manchester United in the Premier League to keep their hopes of securing Europa League football alive.
As expected the first half was an even contest with both teams creating good chances. Antony pulled one wide of the post inside three minutes before Kaoru Mitoma blasted a shot straight at David De Gea. Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Julio Enciso all missed chances and the sides went into the break on level terms.
Brighton came out as the more aggressive side in the second half. They dominated possession and pinned United inside their own half but couldn’t find a way through the resolute defence as David De Gea proved his quality once again. However, there was late drama on the cards.
Luke Shaw handled the ball in the final minute to gift Brighton a penalty and Alexis Mac Allister remained calm before despatching it to earn his team all three points.
Relive the action as Brighton hosted Man Utd in the Premier League:
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
84 mins: Erik ten Hag needs a goal so calls on his big forward Wout Weghorst. Anthony Martial’s had a quiet night and he’s been taken off.
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
81 mins: Will there be a goal in this match? It seems unlikely. Manchester United can’t get hold of the ball and Brighton lack that clinical edge in the final third.
Less than 10 minutes to play.
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
78 mins: Marcus Rashford drills a free kick from about 30 yards straight at the Brighton goal. He strikes it well but it’s an easy save for Jason Steele.
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
75 mins: Danny Welbeck and Billy Gilmour are taken off by Roberto De Zerbi with Levi Colwill and Deniz Undav brought on for the final 15 minutes.
Erik ten Hag now goes to the bench replacing Fred and Antony with Marcel Sabitzer and Jadon Sancho.
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
73 mins: Anthony Martial controls a diagonal pass and dribbles into the penalty area. He looks to cut it back and wins a corner for the visitors.
It’s another poor short corner - none of them have worked for United - that sees Fernandes float the ball over to Lindelof on the far side.
The ball is nodded away and comes to Casemiro who launches it high and wide from outside the box.
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
70 mins: Oh hello. Antony tries to get into the box from the right wing but is blocked by Pervis Estupinan. The referee waves for play to go on and the Brazilian is fuming that he hasn’t won a free kick.
As Mac Allister receives the ball, Antony flies across and knocks him down in a release of frustration which results in a yellow card for the winger.
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
68 mins: Save! A wayward pass comes to Rashford who carries the ball up towards the box and slips in Fernandes. He cuts onto his right foot and blazes a shot at goal but Jason Steele leaps to his left and pushes the ball clear!
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
66 mins: Brighton are playing the possession game now. The tempo of the match has eased off as the home side focus on keeping hold of the ball.
Casemiro lunges in to tackle Alexis Mac Allister but misses the ball. He clips the man and brings the midfielder down. The Brighton fans want him booked which would result in a red card but the referee is unmoved.
Brighton are awarded the free kick.
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
63 mins: That knock is Buonanotte’s final act of the game as Roberto De Zerbi brings on Solly March to replace him.
March missed a crucial penalty in the FA Cup semi-final that sent Manchester United through ahead of Brighton, can he make up for that tonight?
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
62 mins: Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw seem to have switched positions with Shaw out in the left-back role and Dalot as the left sided centre-back. Will that open up mor opportunities for Manchester United?
Dalot is given the ball by De Gea and Facundo Buonanotte presses him. There’s a coming together and the Brighton man goes down.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments