Manchester United v Brighton player ratings: De Gea 8, Ronaldo 8; Dunk 5, Maupay 6
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes were both on target as Manchester United defeated Brighton 2-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo strikes as Manchester United climb back into top four
Cristiano Ronaldo ended his goalscoring drought on Tuesday as Manchester United recovered from an insipid first-half display to beat 10-man Brighton 2-0 and clamber back into the Premier League top four. The match dramatically changed complexion early in the second half, with Ronaldo scoring his first goal in 2022 before Lewis Dunk was sent off three minutes later.
Cristiano Ronaldo Ends Barren Run As Manchester United Climb Back Into Premier League Top Four
Cristiano Ronaldo ended his six-game goal drought on Tuesday as Manchester United recovered from an insipid first-half display to beat 10-man Brighton 2-0 and clamber back into the Premier League top four. The match dramatically changed complexion early in the second half, with Ronaldo scoring his first goal in 2022 before Lewis Dunk was sent off three minutes later. But the home side still managed to make heavy weather of the situation, wasting a number of great chances to double their lead until Bruno Fernandes sealed the points deep into stoppage time. Ralf Rangnick's team had blown half-time leads to draw 1-1 in their previous three matches in all competitions, dropping crucial points in the league and exiting the FA Cup on penalties.
Ralf Rangnick relishes 'vital' win after Manchester United survive 'Jekyll and Hyde' display to beat Brighton
Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick praised the contributions of Cristiano Ronaldo and David De Gea after witnessing his side splutter to a 2-0 win over Brighton. Ronaldo opened the scoring shortly into the second half with a fine solo effort, before Bruno Fernandes sealed the three points in stoppage time. Ad/> But the Seagulls were on top for large periods and should really have equalised late on through Danny Welbeck, but the ex-Red Devil couldn't hit the target.
Ronaldo goal a most welcome United delight
For the first time in four games, Manchester United have held on to a lead.
Soccer-United should be fighting for more than top four, says De Gea
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United should be fighting for more than a top-four place in the Premier League, goalkeeper David de Gea said after his team beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Ralf Rangnick labels Man Utd ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ after home victory; provides Varane update
Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has called his team ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ after their 2-0 win against Brighton.
Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick demanded duo change tactics at half-time in Brighton win
Ralf Rangnick ordered his wingers to attack Brighton’s centre-backs in order to take control of the game following a sloppy first-half performance.