United faced a loss in their second Premier League match of the season against Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Almost a decade after his departure from Old Trafford, Danny Welbeck scored the decisive goal for Brighton following a mistake by Harry Maguire.
Amad missed a significant opportunity while the score was still 0-0, and Joshua Zirkzee was substituted in earlier than usual, replacing Mason Mount at halftime.
Amad managed to equalize an hour into the match. Although Alejandro Garnacho seemed poised to give United a 2-1 lead, Zirkzee, who was offside, prevented his attempt. In the dying moments of the game, Pedro netted an uncontested goal in the 94th minute, clinching the win for the home team.
Here are the ratings for the players:
– **Irene Onana (6)**: Distributed the ball well and created a chance for Diogo Dalot. Had a few shaky moments defensively.
– **Youssef Mazraoui (6)**: Put in a strong effort but was surprised by Welbeck’s first goal. Otherwise, he performed well against tough opponents.
– **Harry Maguire (5)**: Failed to handle João Pedro’s cross, which led to Welbeck’s goal. Was substituted before the match ended.
– **Manuel Lisandro (5)**: Contributed offensively but left a gap that James Milner exploited. Missed a chance to mark Welbeck.
– **João Dalot (7)**: Delivered a crucial cross that Amad failed to convert, and Milner cleared off the line. Had a solid overall performance.
– **Casemiro (6)**: Began the match well but faltered defensively as the game went on.
– **Kobbie Mainoo (5)**: Appeared fatigued and struggled to make an impact. His performance was affected by the lack of support from midfield.
– **Amad (6)**: Missed a crucial opportunity but scored to level the game. Had an inconsistent performance.
The result was disappointing for United, as Brighton secured their victory with a late goal.
