Bruno Fernandes delivered a right-wing corner in the 33rd minute to set up Patrick Dorgu’s header, giving Manchester United the lead. Fernandes reached a Premier League season milestone with his 21st goal contribution, surpassing Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s previous mark of 20. Bryan Mbeumo doubled the advantage at the start of stoppage time before halftime, tapping in from close range for his 11th Premier League goal. Manchester United controlled possession early, while Brighton created the first chances through Diego Gomez and Maxim De Cuyper. United’s second goal followed interplay between Amad Diallo and Mason Mount, while Brighton missed opportunities to equalize. Brighton were missing Kaoru Mitoma, Adam Webster, and Stefanos Tzimas.
"Bruno Fernandes set up his 21st goal of the Premier League season - breaking the previous mark of 20 set by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne - as Manchester United claimed the half-time lead at Brighton this afternoon."
"The Portugal star whipped in a right-wing corner after 33 minutes and Dorgu showed the greatest desire to meet it and crash his header past Bart Verbruggen."
"Michael Carrick's men doubled their advantage on the stoke of half-time when Bryan Mbeumo tapped home from close range for his 11th Premier League goal of the season."
"Brighton Team News Brighton were without winger Kaoru Mitoma because of a hamstring injury that will keep him out of the World Cup. Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas (both knee) are also sidelined."
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