Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion, 2019-20 English Premier League
· English Premier League
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3 - 1
3 - 1
Marcus Rashford, Andreas Pereira strike as Manchester United see off Brighton
Goals from Marcus Rashford and Andreas Pereira helped Manchester United to a 3-1 home win over Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Davy Pröpper (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 2': Fred (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Andreas Pereira (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 5': Foul by Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 5': Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 9': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Martín Montoya.
- 11': Foul by Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 11': Harry Maguire (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 12': Scott McTominay (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Alzate.
- 14': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Steven Alzate tries a through ball, but Aaron Connolly is caught offside.
- 15': Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andreas Pereira.
- 17': Goal! Manchester United 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 0. Andreas Pereira (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Anthony Martial.
- 18': Daniel James (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 18': Foul by Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 19': Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 19': Goal! Manchester United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 0. Scott McTominay (Manchester United) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Harry Maguire following a set piece situation.
- 21': VAR Decision: Goal Manchester United - Manchester United 2-0 Brighton and Hove Albion (Scott McTominay).
- 28': Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 28': Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
- 29': Attempt missed. Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Leandro Trossard with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 29': Attempt missed. Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Lewis Dunk following a set piece situation.
- 29': Foul by Martín Montoya (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 29': Scott McTominay (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Foul by Martín Montoya (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 30': Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 30': Martín Montoya (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': VAR Decision: No card change Martín Montoya (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 31': Daniel James (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Foul by Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 32': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Harry Maguire.
- 33': David de Gea (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 35': Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 35': Foul by Harry Maguire (Manchester United).
- 40': Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
- 40': Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': Attempt missed. Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Leandro Trossard with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 43': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Lewis Dunk.
- 44': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Dale Stephens.
- 44': Attempt missed. Harry Maguire (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Andreas Pereira with a cross following a corner.
- 44': Foul by Marcus Rashford (Manchester United).
- 44': Martín Montoya (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+1': Daniel James (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+1': Foul by Dan Burn (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 45'+2': Dan Burn (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': Attempt saved. Andreas Pereira (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Brandon Williams.
- 45'+3': Davy Pröpper (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': Foul by Brandon Williams (Manchester United).
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Manchester United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Manchester United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 0.
- 45': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Glenn Murray replaces Aaron Connolly.
- 45': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Solly March replaces Martín Montoya.
- 46': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Davy Pröpper.
- 47': Foul by Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
- 47': Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marcus Rashford.
- 51': Foul by Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
- 51': Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Leandro Trossard tries a through ball, but Glenn Murray is caught offside.
- 53': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Mat Ryan tries a through ball, but Glenn Murray is caught offside.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Harry Maguire (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Fred.
- 54': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Dale Stephens.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andreas Pereira.
- 57': Attempt saved. Andreas Pereira (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Scott McTominay.
- 57': Foul by Brandon Williams (Manchester United).
- 57': Steven Alzate (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': VAR Decision: No card change Brandon Williams (Manchester United).
- 58': Brandon Williams (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 59': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Pascal Groß replaces Leandro Trossard.
- 61': Attempt missed. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Daniel James following a fast break.
- 61': Attempt saved. Fred (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 63': Attempt saved. Pascal Groß (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Steven Alzate with a headed pass.
- 64': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Scott McTominay.
- 64': Goal! Manchester United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 1. Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Pascal Groß with a cross following a corner.
- 66': Goal! Manchester United 3, Brighton and Hove Albion 1. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Anthony Martial.
- 68': Attempt missed. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Daniel James following a fast break.
- 70': Substitution, Manchester United. Jesse Lingard replaces Andreas Pereira.
- 72': Attempt saved. Brandon Williams (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Anthony Martial.
- 72': Attempt saved. Daniel James (Manchester United) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marcus Rashford with a cross.
- 74': Foul by Davy Pröpper (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 74': Jesse Lingard (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 74': Davy Pröpper (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Jesse Lingard (Manchester United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Scott McTominay with a through ball.
- 75': Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 76': Foul by Marcus Rashford (Manchester United).
- 76': Mat Ryan (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 79': Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Attempt missed. Fred (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 80': Foul by Harry Maguire (Manchester United).
- 80': Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Dale Stephens tries a through ball, but Pascal Groß is caught offside.
- 85': Foul by Steven Alzate (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 85': Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 86': Scott McTominay (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 86': Attempt saved. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- 90': Attempt missed. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Anthony Martial following a fast break.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Manchester United. Mason Greenwood replaces Marcus Rashford.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Manchester United. Marcos Rojo replaces Brandon Williams.
- 90'+6': Scott McTominay went off injured after Manchester United had used all subs.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Manchester United 3, Brighton and Hove Albion 1.
- 0': Match ends, Manchester United 3, Brighton and Hove Albion 1.
- 0': Match ends, Manchester United 3, Brighton and Hove Albion 1.
Statistics
 BHA |
MAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 10 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 8 | Saves | 1 |
| 57.3 | Possession | 42.7 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 21 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 11 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 390 | Accurate Passes | 287 |
| 483 | Passes | 358 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 14 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 52 | Long Balls | 42 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 28 | Tackles | 24 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 14 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 14 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Old Trafford
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 73,556
Venue: Old Trafford
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 73,556
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 36 | +42 | 79 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 36 | +43 | 77 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 36 | +15 | 65 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | +6 | 62 |
Line-Ups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David de Gea (GK) |
| 5 | Harry Maguire |
| 2 | Victor Lindelöf |
| 53 | Brandon Williams  |
| 29 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
| 15 | Andreas Pereira |
| 17 | Fred |
| 39 | Scott McTominay |
| 9 | Anthony Martial |
| 10 | Marcus Rashford |
| 21 | Daniel James |
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Ryan (GK) |
| 4 | Shane Duffy |
| 5 | Lewis Dunk |
| 33 | Dan Burn |
| 22 | Martín Montoya |
| 6 | Dale Stephens |
| 24 | Davy Propper |
| 11 | Leandro Trossard |
| 46 | Steven Alzate |
| 44 | Aaron Connolly |
| 7 | Neal Maupay |
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