Manchester United defeated Brighton 4-2 at Old Trafford to claim their third consecutive Premier League win under Ruben Amorim. Bryan Mbeumo scored twice, while Matheus Cunha and Casemiro also found the net for the hosts. Danny Welbeck and Charalampos Kostoulas pulled goals back for Brighton, but United held on to move into fourth place.
Match Overview
Manchester United hosted Brighton at Old Trafford on October 25, 2025, in a Premier League clash that saw the home side extend their winning streak. United, managed by Ruben Amorim, started strongly after a recent victory over Liverpool, while Brighton arrived unbeaten since September 13 and with a strong record against United, winning three of their last eight encounters.
Key Moments
The game began with United on the front foot. In the 24th minute, Matheus Cunha opened the scoring with his first goal for the club, curling a low shot into the bottom corner from outside the box after a clearance from Casemiro. Ten minutes later, Casemiro doubled the lead in the 34th minute with a deflected effort off Brighton's Yasin Ayari, initially awarded as an own goal before being credited to the Brazilian.
After the break, Bryan Mbeumo made it 3-0 in the 66th minute, firing low into the bottom corner after a through ball from Benjamin Sesko. Brighton responded in the 74th minute when former United player Danny Welbeck curled a free-kick into the top corner, his fifth goal in four games. Substitute Charalampos Kostoulas headed in a corner in the 90+4th minute to make it 3-2, heightening tension at Old Trafford.
United sealed the win in the 90+6th minute as Mbeumo scored his second, finishing emphatically after a dummy from Bruno Fernandes. Seven minutes of added time were played, during which United defended resolutely despite Brighton's late pressure.
Player Performances and Quotes
Mbeumo, signed for £65 million in the summer, was pivotal with his brace, bringing his tally to five goals this season. Cunha, another summer arrival at part of a £130 million investment with Mbeumo, celebrated his breakthrough goal: "This needs to be the normal for this club. I am so happy to be a part of this."
Amorim praised his team's response: "We are improving in the bad moments... It’s so hard and in football, everything can change in one week, so let’s enjoy today and focus on the next one." Brighton's Fabian Hürzeler lamented errors: "We gave too many easy balls away... When you do too many mistakes, you can’t win."
Casemiro contributed a goal and assist, while Mbeumo told Sky Sports: "It was very important, three wins in a row... The fans are unbelievable."
Implications
The result marked United's first three consecutive league wins in the same season since February 2024, propelling them to fourth and into Champions League contention. Brighton remained mid-table, away from relegation but out of European spots. Harry Maguire was absent due to injury, with Leny Yoro replacing him in defense.