Late drama at Brighton as Fernandes nets 100th-minute winner for Man Utd


Nigerian ahead, Odion Ighalo was not within the matchday squad of Manchester United of their victory over Brighton within the Premier League.

The sport, a five-goal thriller, noticed each side rating in harm time, with Bruno Fernandes’ transformed penalty within the 100th minute sealing victory for United.

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Neal Maupay helped Brighton open the scoring with a penalty within the 40th minute earlier than their guests equalised three minutes later following an personal purpose by defender Dunk.

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The Purple Davils took the lead for the primary time within the sport simply 10 minutes into the second half via Marcus Rashford.

United thought they have been heading to a 2-1 victory however a 95th-minute equaliser by Solly March leveled each side.

Simply earlier than the ultimate whistle, a Harry Maguire’s header hit Maupay on the arm and a penalty was ultimately given to United as Fernandes took the shot and despatched goalkeeper Mat Ryan the improper manner.

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Fernandes’ purpose at 99:45minutes is the most recent scored within the Premier League since Juan Mata’s strike for Chelsea in opposition to Norwich in August 2011.

The win is first victory for the Ole Gunner Solskjaer facet within the Premier League this season after they misplaced their opening sport Three-1 to Crystal Palace final weekend.

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