Pranav Nair
Fans react as Manchester United come from behind to beat Brighton
On the night that three Manchester United academy stars found the net, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side staged a brilliant come from behind win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Seagulls caused us many problems in the reverse fixture and did the same in the first half at Old Trafford. Former United star Danny Welbeck gave Brighton the lead when he scored off the rebound after initially forcing Dean Henderson to make a brilliant save.
Graham Potter’s side were the better team in the first half and went into the break with their tails up.
What they did not fathom was a United side that meant business in the second half. The Red Devils were easily the better team and laid siege on the Brighton goal.
Marcus Rashford scored deftly at the far post to draw United level before Mason Greenwood’s predatory instincts saw him head the winner late on.
It may not have been a vintage performance but the players dug deep and ensured our hold on second spot stays strong. United are currently four points clear of the third spot and have some breathing space as the season draws to an end.
We take a look at how some fans reacted to the win on Twitter.
United fans rejoice as Red Devils slay Seagulls
Rashford and Greenwood starboys 🔥
— ⚡ (@UTDCJ_) April 4, 2021
Not great but the result is what matters
— Alan (@ACUnited1) April 4, 2021
Greenwood is a CF, Rashford & Bruno as soo vital & we were far far better in the 2nd half.
— Odogwu 👑 (@Daddy_Nomso) April 4, 2021
Top 4 sealed
Huge 3 points 👏
— Will 🧊 (@Willftbl) April 4, 2021
Means we are even closer to securing a top 4 finish and can begin to fully focus and rotate towards the Europa League.
MASSIVE win. Poor performance and made hard work of it but a crucial 3 points
— J.A.O ❤ (@JuanAnderOnly) April 4, 2021
2nd and a trophy would be progress. That needs to be the target now
Bruno assisting Rashford
— . (@UtdJay2) April 4, 2021
Pogba assisting Greenwood.
Couldn’t ask for a better comeback 😍
Rashford’s finishing ability is actually ridiculously underrated man
— Bruno 🔴 (@MbakweJ) April 4, 2021
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Well done lads, one of the few teams with over half their players on International duty this week to have won their game. Am well proud of you !
— Pam Johnson #IStandWithJeremyCorbyn (@Nuttyoldogs) April 4, 2021
Now that was truly a Manchester United team playing the 2nd half. We passed quicker, pressed higher and had so much more composure. Loved how the team responded to bring a goal down to pulling the magic out of their hat and onto the playing field!! This is how we play.#howweplay
— Clinfed Pereira (@ClinfedP) April 4, 2021
Man Utd 2-1 Brighton FT:
— Osama Tariq (@Osama_Tariq_) April 4, 2021
⚽️ Danny Welbeck
⚽️ Marcus Rashford
⚽️ Mason Greenwood
Three United academy graduates on the scoresheet and the three points stay at Old Trafford.#MUNBHA
