Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates after Cristiano Ronaldo goal

LIVE – Updated at 21:27

Follow live coverage as Manchester United host Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League tonight.

Ralf Rangnick’s side are in desperate need of three points as they bid to stay in the race for Champions League football. United have led 1-0 at half-time in their past three fixtures only to be pegged back after the interval, something Rangnick has looked to address with the help of club psychologist Sascha Lense. The second-half setbacks have seen the Red Devils knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties by Middlesbrough and drop Premier League points with 1-1 draws against Burnley and Southampton.

Rangnick’s opposite number Graham Potter has gained plenty of plaudits for Brighton’s style of play and slick performances and has his in-form side flying high in ninth place ahead of Tuesday’s milestone match, his 100th top-flight game in charge of the Seagulls. Follow all the latest updates and analysis here:

Man Utd 1 - 0 Brighton

53 mins: Another mistake from Brighton sees Adam Webster caught in possession on the edge of his own penalty area by Anthony Elanga. The ball comes loose and rolls into the box as Elanga chases after it. Webster grabs his shoulder and pulls him down. Is this denying a goalscoring opportunity?

51 mins: Great goal from Cristiano Ronaldo! Yves Bissouma is caught in possession deep in Brighton’s half by Scott McTominay who pokes the ball out to Ronaldo. He brings the ball inside, shimmies wide of Adam Webster and laces a right-footed effort into the right corner of the goal. Ronaldo’s goal drought is over! Manchester United lead at Old Trafford.

48 mins: Cucurella puts a throw in from Dalot behind for a Manchester United corner. The ball is swung into the box and almost drops