LONDON August 25. 2024 (Saba) - Brighton & Hove Albion claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United in a thrilling encounter at the Amex Stadium last night. The win propels Brighton to the top of the English Premier League standings, albeit temporarily.
In a match full of twists, Brighton's Danny Welbeck opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, marking his 100th career goal. Manchester United fought back in the second half, with Ivorian winger Amad Diallo equalizing in the 60th minute. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Brazilian striker Joao Pedro netted a winner for Brighton in the fifth minute of stoppage time, securing all three points for his team.
The victory marks Brighton's second consecutive win of the season, putting them in a prime position at the summit of the league table. Manchester United, on the other hand, remain in eighth place with just three points from their first two games.
In other Premier League action, Manchester City continued their unbeaten start to the season with a commanding 4-1 victory over newly promoted Ipswich Town. Norwegian forward Erling Haaland stole the spotlight with a hat-trick, while Kevin De Bruyne added another goal for City.
City’s win follows a 2-0 triumph over Chelsea in their opening match, solidifying their status as early title contenders. Ipswich Town, still searching for their first point of the season, have now faced consecutive defeats after a 2-0 loss to Liverpool in their previous game.
As the Premier League season unfolds, Brighton’s rise to the top and Manchester City's strong form underscore the competitive nature of the league and set the stage for an exciting campaign.
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