Manchester United Suffer Late Defeat to Brighton: A Pattern of Stoppage Time Losses

Manchester United’s latest Premier League match ended in another stoppage time defeat, this time at the hands of Brighton. Joao Pedro’s goal in the 95th minute marks the sixth time in two years that Erik ten Hag’s side has lost due to a late goal, making them the most frequent victims of such defeats in the Premier League during this period.

Match Recap

The game at the Amex Stadium saw Manchester United initially trailing after Danny Welbeck scored for Brighton against his former team. United equalized through Amad Diallo, and Alejandro Garnacho thought he had put the Red Devils ahead. However, Joshua Zirkzee’s intervention from an offside position negated that goal. Pedro’s dramatic header then handed Ten Hag his first Premier League defeat of the 2024-25 season.

Looking Ahead

United’s challenges are set to continue with Liverpool visiting Old Trafford on September 1. Under the management of Arne Slot, Liverpool will provide a stern test. Meanwhile, Brighton’s perfect Premier League record will face a tough examination when they visit Arsenal the day before.