Manchester United dominated Brighton at the Amex Stadium, securing a commanding 3-0 victory to consolidate their position in the Premier League's top three.
Manchester United arrived at the Amex Stadium in impressive form, sitting third in the league with 68 points from 37 games. Brighton occupied seventh place with 53 points, looking to climb higher in the final stretch. United's recent form read WDWWW, while Brighton had stumbled with LWLWD across their last five matches.
The away side struck first in the 33rd minute when Patrick Dorgu fired United ahead. Dorgu's clinical finish gave the visitors the lead they deserved after controlling the opening exchanges. United's attacking intent was clear from the start, with Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings in midfield.
Brighton offered little resistance in the first half. The hosts managed just two shots on target compared to United's superior threat. Mason Mount's work rate in midfield helped United dominate possession, with the visitors pressing high and forcing errors.
Dorgu struck again just before the break. In the 44th minute, the forward doubled United's advantage to put the contest beyond doubt. Kobbie Mainoo received a yellow card in stoppage time as tensions briefly flared, but United had already seized control of the match.
The second half saw United kill off the contest within minutes. Fernandes added a third goal in the 48th minute, completing a devastating start to the second period. Brighton's defense crumbled under sustained pressure from the visitors.
Brighton's frustration grew as the match progressed. They created few meaningful chances against a disciplined United backline. The hosts managed 11 shots overall but only two found the target, highlighting their bluntness in attack.
United controlled proceedings throughout. Fernandes orchestrated play with precision, completing four key passes and scoring once. Dorgu's performance earned him a rating of 8.2, with the forward contributing both a goal and an assist during his 62 minutes on the pitch.
The statistics told the story of United's dominance. They recorded 7 shots on target compared to Brighton's 2. United's expected goals (xG) totaled 1.83 against Brighton's 0.68, reflecting the quality of chances created. Possession was split nearly evenly at 49-51 percent, yet United's efficiency proved decisive.
Brighton's goalkeeper made five saves but couldn't prevent the onslaught. The hosts struggled to build momentum and rarely threatened United's defense. Mount's defensive work, with four tackles completed, helped shut down Brighton's creative outlets.
This victory strengthens United's grip on a Champions League spot. The three points move them closer to securing European football next season. Brighton's loss leaves them searching for consistency as the campaign winds down.
