2020/21
Matchweek 30
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Late Greenwood goal sees off battling Brighton

Second-half goals from Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford maintained Manchester United's second spot with a 2-1 win against battling Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes fired over and Greenwood hit the post in a lively opening by the home side.

But it was Brighton who took the lead on 13 minutes when Danny Welbeck fired home against his former club after his initial header had been parried by goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Brighton had opportunities to add a second but Harry Maguire's last-ditch tackle denied Neal Maupay moments before Jakub Moder's deflected shot rolled inches wide before the break.

Man Utd levelled on 62 minutes, Fernandes driving forward and playing in Rashford, who guided the ball into the far corner.

United pushed for a winner and with seven minutes remaining, Greenwood secured victory with a close-range header to divert Paul Pogba's scuffed shot beyond Robert Sanchez's reach.

Man Utd remain second, 14 points off leaders Manchester City with a match in hand. Brighton stay in 16th, six points clear of the relegation zone.

See: Man Utd report | Brighton report

Next fixtures

Man Utd: 11 Apr v Spurs (A)
Brighton: 12 Apr v Everton (H)

Match officials

Referee: Mike Dean. Assistants: Darren Cann, Dan Robathan. Fourth official: Chris Kavanagh. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Matthew Wilkes.

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Match officials

Referee: Mike Dean

Assistants: Darren Cann, Dan Robathan

Fourth Official: Chris Kavanagh

VAR: Peter Bankes

Assistant VAR: Matt Wilkes

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      Season So Far

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      Brighton

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Man Utd
         
        Brighton

        Head-to-Head

        Man Utd
        Total Wins
        7
        Home
        5
        Away
        2
        Brighton
        Total Wins
        6
        Home
        4
        Away
        2

        Played

        13

        Draws 0

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