Cunha Opens Account as Manchester United Outgun Brighton 4-2 to Seal Third Straight Win*
Manchester United extended their winning run in the Premier League to three games with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Brighton at Old Trafford, as Matheus Cunha scored his first goal for the club and Ruben Amorim’s side continued to gather momentum.
The Red Devils started on the front foot and quickly asserted control, with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Højlund putting the hosts two up within the opening half hour. Brighton, however, showed resilience, pulling one back through Pascal Groß before halftime to keep the contest alive.
Precious Oluwatosin
Digital Sport Journalist
In the second half, Matheus Cunha stole the spotlight. The Brazilian forward, who had been searching for his first goal since arriving at the club, finally found the net with a composed finish, restoring United’s two-goal cushion and igniting wild celebrations among the home crowd.
Brighton briefly threatened a comeback as João Pedro reduced the deficit once again, but any hopes were dashed when Alejandro Garnacho sealed the win late on with a clinical strike on the break.
Ruben Amorim’s men now sit firmly within the top four, showcasing growing cohesion and attacking flair. With Cunha now off the mark and the squad gelling under the Portuguese manager’s philosophy, United fans have renewed hope as the season progresses.
Brighton, meanwhile, will rue defensive lapses but can take positives from their attacking phases as they aim to bounce back next weekend.