Football News: Manchester United VS Brighton & Hove Albion, shocker at Old Trafford
Erik ten Hag's Premier League debut was a disaster Sunday, as Manchester United fell 2-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford
Image credit: SALive Image Pascal GrossFollowing the optimism of this first summer under the Dutchman, it was a harsh reality check for many who arrived at Old Trafford hoping to witness the beginning of a new era of triumph
Ten Hag may bring back the trophies that supporters covet, but Brighton has warned him that he is in for a challenging ride.
Manchester United must accept that they cannot be successful with McTominay and Fred in midfield. Ten Hag will be up against it unless they sign Frenkie de Jong immediately or move on to another midfield target.
Pascal Gross' brace in the first half had Brighton in command until Alexis Mac Allister scored an own goal on 68 minutes.
On the other hand, Manchester United failed to convert any of their chances, allowing Brighton to claim their first-ever victory at Old Trafford. They first played Manchester United away in 1909 and ultimately won at Old Trafford 113 years later.
Pascal Gross scores two as Manchester United crumble
Brighton took 30 minutes to break Manchester United during a period in which they applied most of the pressure. Danny Welbeck escaped Maguire and hit the ball into the six-yard box, where Gross tapped it.
His second came nine minutes later, as part of a well-executed team goal from Brighton. They worked the ball down the field from their corner flag, where Solly March scooped it up on the rim.
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