Cristiano Ronaldo unveils new Man Utd celebration as David de Gea influence again vital

Manchester United gave their top four ambitions a huge shot in the arm with a 2-0 win at home to Brighton, even though Ralf Rangnick's side remained largely unconvincing.

Cristiano Ronaldo blasted home the game's opening goal at the start of the second half, with United then aided by a red card for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk following a VAR review.

Prior to that, the hosts had been indebted to a wonderful save from David de Gea to keep out Jakub Moder as Brighton had dominated much of the first period, with Yves Bissouma also going close to provide what would have been a deserved lead.

But in injury time Bruno Fernandes wrapped up the win for the hosts following a fast break away as United moved back up to fourth spot in the table, above West Ham.

The match wasn't televised live in the UK, and so if you missed some of these key moments then read on to find out what happened.

There can be little doubt that United's season would be a lot worse if it wasn't for the heroics of De Gea.

The Spaniard's form had certainly dropped in recent years, and at times last season was nothing short of a nightmare for him, but with those in front of him often letting themselves down this season, Dea Gea has stood up.

He did so again shortly before half-time with a superb save from a Moder header which seemed destined to find the back of the net.

De Gea impressively sprang to his right and turned the ball away, just as Modern must have thought he'd given Brighton what would have been a deserved lead.

Some United supporters could be heard jeering when their side trudged off after being held to a draw at home to Southampton on Saturday, and the boos were back again at half-time here.

Brighton were dominating on almost every