Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 Manchester United: Hits and flops from the game

#4 Hit: Glenn Murray

Murray opened the scoring for the hosts

At 34, Glenn Murray was not really on odds to take the game to the United defence over the course of 90 minutes. However, the Brighton forward, who has made over 200 appearances for the Seagulls in an illustrious career, endeared himself to the fans with a display any young attacking player would take inspiration from.

The ex-Bournemouth and Crystal Palace number nine took advantage of some insipid United defending to convert Pascal Gross’ low cross with a smart outside-of-the-boot finish. The goal aside, he was challenging for every ball and pressing a vulnerable United defence to force them into making a misplaced pass or committing a goal-bound error.

Bailly’s heavy first touch and Victor Lindelof’s miscued clearances were results of Murray’s excellent work-ethic and desire to win the ball off the opposition. He looked all his 34 years as he was substituted late on, but the result turned out to be worth the effort from the veteran whose goals are going to be crucial for Brighton to secure a third straight season in the Premier League.