Brighton v Man Utd as it happened: Mac Allister maintains European dream
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90+10' There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full-time.
90+9' 1 - 0 Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton) strikes a great penalty kick that ends up in the back of the net!
90+7' Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton) is going to take the penalty!
90+7' Referee Andre Marriner awards a PENALTY after the VAR review!
90+7' Referee Andre Marriner makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty for Brighton. Let’s see what happens!
90+7' Luke Shaw (Manchester United) appears to handle the ball in the box, but the referee wasn't in the best position. Let's see what he decides.
90+6' David de Gea makes a sensational save to thwart a great chance. A rebound falls to Moises Caicedo (Brighton) inside the box and he strikes goalwards, but the ball ends up in the keeper's gloves instead of the top right corner.
90+6' Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) takes a good touch to control a cross on the edge of the box and fires a low shot towards the right post, but one of the defenders reacts brilliantly to block his effort.
90+5' Corner kick. Brighton will have an opportunity.
90+4' A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Brighton, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
90+4' Brighton are awarded a free kick near the sideline and the players make their way into the box for the inevitable cross.
90+4' Luke Shaw (Manchester United) gets a yellow card.
90+3' Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) had a good opportunity from long range. His shot was directed towards the bottom left corner, but David de Gea was alert and made a comfortable save.
90+1' Adam Webster (Brighton) times his run and jump perfectly to get on the end of the resulting corner, but the ball comes off the top of his head and goes miles over the bar.
90+1' Solly March (Brighton) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.
90+1' Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton) gets to the rebound outside the penalty box and unleashes a long-range shot towards the bottom left corner, but David de Gea makes a decent save to stop the effort.
90' Solly March (Brighton) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
90' Julio Enciso (Brighton) shows too much aggression during an attacking move and ends up fouling his opponent.
88' Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) plays a lovely through ball to Deniz Undav, but he can't beat David de Gea and loses the ball.
87' Moises Caicedo (Brighton) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Andre Marriner had an easy decision to make.
86' Solly March (Brighton) evades challenges and shoots from the edge of the box. It's a good effort, but flies just wide of the right post.
85' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.
84' Substitution. Anthony Martial walks off the pitch and Wout Weghorst (Manchester United) comes on as a substitute.
84' Solly March (Brighton) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.
83' Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) fires the ball towards the right side of the goal from close range, but his shot is blocked by one of the defenders.
83' A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Brighton.
82' Deniz Undav (Brighton) collects a brilliant pass inside the box and finds himself in a goal-scoring opportunity. He takes a shot, but the effort is well blocked by one of the defending players.
80' Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) did his best to latch on to a crossfield pass, but it was too long and it goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Manchester Utd.
80' Flag goes up against Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
79' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, but his low effort is straight at Jason Steele.
78' Manchester Utd have an opportunity from a mid-range free kick.
77' The current number of shots on target for both teams is 15:14.
77' Julio Enciso (Brighton) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Manchester Utd.
76' That's the end of the game for Antony, who is replaced by Jadon Sancho (Manchester United).
76' It's time for a substitution. Marcel Sabitzer (Manchester United) comes on in place of Fred.
75' The substitution has been made. Levi Colwill (Brighton) has replaced Billy Gilmour.
75' Roberto De Zerbi decides to make a substitution. Danny Welbeck will be replaced by Deniz Undav (Brighton).
75' The ball is played back to Julio Enciso (Brighton), who controls it instantly and releases a piledriver from long range, but the shot lacks accuracy and drifts well wide of the left post.
74' Casemiro (Manchester United) pounced on a rebound on the edge of the box and his shot goes a whisker over the crossbar.
74' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) unleashes a missile of a shot towards goal, but his good effort is blocked by one of the defenders.
73' Anthony Martial (Manchester United) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
70' Lewis Dunk (Brighton) picks up a yellow card.
70' Antony (Manchester United) sees a yellow card. He should be more careful because one more challenge like that could result in a red card.
68' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) is unlucky with a goal-bound effort from the edge of the box. A brilliant save by Jason Steele stops the ball from going inside right post.
67' PENALTY APPEAL after Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
66' Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
66' Julio Enciso (Brighton) is in the right place at the right time to receive a rebound and decides to shoot from long range, but his effort is immediately blocked.
62' Substitution. Solly March (Brighton) in, Facundo Buonanotte out.
62' Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
59' Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
59' Danny Welbeck (Brighton) receives a pass from Kaoru Mitoma and attempts to score from the edge of the box, but the shot slips well wide of the right post.
59' Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) is all over the pitch today. He is full of energy and asking for the ball, while his ability to control the game and to be on the ball is simply fantastic. Every manager wants to have a playmaker like him.
58' A great solo run by Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) took him deep inside the box, but his weak effort towards the right side of the goal was easily caught by David de Gea.
56' This shall not pass! Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) lines up a shot from the edge of the box and goes for goal, but the effort is well blocked by a defender.
55' Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) has to stretch for the ball in the box and sends it well wide of the left post.
54' The foul by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United) was seen by Andre Marriner who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
54' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
53' The game is interrupted now, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
52' Adam Webster (Brighton) is awarded a yellow card.
52' A nice individual effort by Julio Enciso (Brighton) comes to nothing as his shot is blocked on the edge of the box by a defender.
50' An attempted cross from Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) is cleared.
49' Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton) tries his luck with and strikes the ball towards goal from long-range, but it is blocked by one of the defenders.
47' Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton) attempts to surprise the keeper with a shot from distance, but it lacks accuracy and goes high over the crossbar.
47' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
46' Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+5' The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+4' A cross from Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
45+4' Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton) takes the corner, but he overhits it and none of his teammates are able to reach the ball.
45+3' The ball is cleared after Julio Enciso (Brighton) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
45+2' Julio Enciso (Brighton) loses the defending players and unloads a powerful, but inaccurate effort from long distance. The goalkeeper remains completely calm as the ball ends near the right corner flag.
45+1' 4 additional min. will be played.
45' What an opportunity! Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton) wins the ball from the resulting set piece and unleashes a precise shot from inside the goal area which sails narrowly wide of the left post!
45' Brighton are awarded a free kick from long range.
44' Andre Marriner shows a yellow card to Casemiro (Manchester United) for his blatant foul.
43' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
43' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
42' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
42' A defender unwittingly blocks the ball on the line after a snapshot from Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United) inside the box following a slide rule pass.
39' Anthony Martial (Manchester United) picks up a pass and unleashes a strong shot from inside the box, but the goalkeeper is equal to it!
39' Moises Caicedo (Brighton) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
37' Great interplay ends with Danny Welbeck playing a simple pass to Julio Enciso (Brighton), who steadies himself and curls a shot from mid-range agonisingly wide of the left post.
36' Jason Steele is alert and has a clear sight of a long through ball from Diogo Dalot (Manchester United). Easy save!
34' Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton) fails to trouble the keeper from distance as his shot goes well wide of the right post.
32' A crossfield pass from Billy Gilmour (Brighton) fails to find any of his teammates. The ball goes out of play and Manchester Utd will have a goal kick.
32' Brighton are awarded a free kick from mid-range. The position is unsuitable for a direct shot, so expect a cross into the box.
32' A player from Manchester Utd commits a rough challenge. Andre Marriner blows for a foul and keeps the game under control.
31' Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton) attempts to scoop the ball into the box over the defence, but one of the defending players makes a timely intervention.
30' The linesman signals that Luke Shaw (Manchester United) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
30' A horde of players are waiting inside the penalty area for a cross from the corner, but Luke Shaw (Manchester United) takes it short.
29' Antony (Manchester United) picks up the rebound just outside the box and releases a weak shot that heads towards the right post, but it fails to give the goalkeeper anything to worry about.
29' The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Manchester Utd.
28' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) goes on a mazy run, skips past two defenders and pulls the trigger in front of the keeper. Jason Steele makes a great save to stop the effort going into the left side of the goal.
28' Good defending. Julio Enciso (Brighton) tries to find Danny Welbeck inside the box, but the pass is cut out.
26' Casemiro (Manchester United) gets in a header from close range after a lofted pass, but the effort flies just over the bar.
26' Luke Shaw (Manchester United) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
26' Antony (Manchester United) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.
25' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) sends a long cross over to Anthony Martial, but Jason Steele comes forward to gather the ball.
25' Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
24' Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
22' Moises Caicedo (Brighton) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear. The ball has crossed the sideline. Brighton are taking a throw-in.
20' Anthony Martial plays a lovely pass into Antony (Manchester United), but he can't find the target. His strike from inside the box goes narrowly wide of the left post.
20' Casemiro (Manchester United) serves up a nice cross, but Jason Steele punches the ball away.
19' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
19' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.
17' Adam Webster (Brighton) wins himself just enough space inside the box to connect with the corner. His header flies towards the roof of the net, but the goalkeeper leaps from the ground and makes a stunning save.
17' There's an opportunity for Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.
16' Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
15' Fred (Manchester United) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.
13' Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) lacks options so goes solo. It's a fine run and good shot from inside the box, but it's a whisker past the right post.
11' Moises Caicedo (Brighton) jumps into a tackle and Andre Marriner signals a foul.
10' Antony plays a pass into the path of Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), who shoots way too fast from mid-range and sends the ball miles over the bar.
8' David de Gea (Manchester United) is able to continue to play.
4' David de Gea (Manchester United) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
4' Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) runs with the ball towards the keeper and pulls the trigger from close range, but David de Gea anticipates his intention and makes an amazing save to stop the shot going into the middle of the target.
2' Antony (Manchester United) makes a yard for himself inside the box after an accurate pass and takes a shot that goes just wide of the right post.
2' Anthony Martial (Manchester United) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
1 The first half has started.
Manchester Utd will kick the game off.
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Today's referee will be Andre Marriner.
Starting line-ups
Match preview
An already impressive season may have peaked on Saturday for Brighton, who rested several first-team players yet still romped to a 6-0 victory over Wolves.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi described it as an ‘honour’ to work with his squad who are still chasing a first-ever qualification for Europe, as the Seagulls trail the top-seven by just two points while retaining games in hand over their rivals ahead of kick-off against Manchester United.
Brighton will be out for revenge after losing to United on penalties in the FA Cup semi-finals recently, and they’re unlikely to be overawed by the occasion given they’ve won three of the five Premier League head-to-heads played at the Amex Stadium since they were promoted (L2).
Either way, entertainment certainly looks set to be on the menu, as this fixture has averaged 3.6 goals per game in the Premier League at this venue, while the Seagulls have only failed to score in one league game since October.
Man Utd prepared for a brace of away trips with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford, further cementing their place inside the top four.
A return to the UEFA Champions League now looks on the cards, with Erik ten Hag’s men needing just nine points to mathematically guarantee their return to Europe’s top table.
The Dutchman remains focused though, demanding more goals from his side who dropped points from a winning position in their last away assignment at Tottenham.
More firepower may be needed to combat the Red Devils’ leaky defence away from Old Trafford, as United have conceded 31 of their 39 league goals this term on the road.
That’s helped contribute to a return of just two away wins in the league this calendar year (D2, L3), while Ten Hag’s men have beaten just one of the sides currently sitting in the top 13 when visitors (D3, L6).
Players to watch: Fresh from scoring a brace against Wolves, Brighton’s Pascal Groß faces his favourite opponents here, with his six-goal tally against United double his next-best total against any other side in his career.
With the German featuring as a wing-back, he could be tasked with stopping Red Devils top scorer Marcus Rashford who has ten personal head-to-head victories over Brighton, only managing more against West Ham in his career (11).
Hot streak: Man Utd are unbeaten in all 20 games when Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes have started together (W17, D3).
