Joao Pedro headed home in the fifth minute of injury time to give Brighton a 2-1 win over Manchester United and renew the scrutiny on manager Erik ten Hag. After United failed to clear a corner, Pedro was on hand to head home a cross from Simon Adingra to secure a second straight victory for Brighton to start the season.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Joao Pedro , center, celebrates scoring with teammates during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at the American Express Stadium, Brighton, England, Saturday Aug. 24, 2024. Manchester United’s Amad Diallon, right, scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at the American Express Stadium, Brighton, England, Saturday Aug. 24, 2024.
It’s a result that will be extra tough for United to take as the visitors had a potential winner ruled out in the 70th minute for an almost comical offside. Zirkzee had come on as a substitute to score an 87th-minute winner against Fulham in United’s season opener but the summer signing was once again on the bench at Brighton, with Ten Hag playing Bruno Fernandes as a false nine instead.
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