Manchester United’s struggles at home continued as they suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Brighton in their latest Premier League outing. The loss further highlighted the team’s ongoing issues under manager Erik ten Hag, as they failed to capitalize on home advantage.
Source:- bbc news
The match started with United showing early promise, but it was Brighton who drew first blood in the 18th minute. A well-timed cross from Leandro Trossard found the head of Danny Welbeck, whose header beat United goalkeeper David De Gea, giving Brighton a 1-0 lead. United responded with increased intensity but struggled to break down Brighton’s defense.
second half unfolded, Manchester United’s frustration grew. Despite creating chances, including a long-range effort from Bruno Fernandes that hit the crossbar, they were unable to find the equalizer. Brighton doubled their lead in the 70th minute through a clinical finish from Trossard, leaving United with a mountain to climb.
United managed to pull one back in the 83rd minute, courtesy of a goal from Marcus Rashford, but it was too little, too late. The home side failed to find another goal, and Brighton held on for a crucial 2-1 victory.
Elsewhere, Ipswich Town shocked Chelsea with a 1-0 upset at Stamford Bridge. The underdogs stunned Chelsea with a resilient defensive performance and a second-half goal from Conor Chaplin. Despite dominating possession, Chelsea failed to break down Ipswich’s defense, and their lack of cutting edge in attack proved costly.
The loss leaves Chelsea questioning their form under manager Mauricio Pochettino, as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Ipswich’s victory will be remembered as one of the season’s biggest surprises.
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