Man Utd bounce back to beat Brighton, Spurs held by Newcastle London (AFP) – Manchester United came from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 on Sunday to cut Manchester City’s lead at the top of the Premier League to 14 points, while Tottenham’s top-four challenge suffered a setback as Joe Willock’s late strike rescued a 2-2 draw for lowly Newcastle.
Not for the first time this season, United needed a second-half fightback after a dismal first 45 minutes to take all three points thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
Danny Welbeck deservedly opened the scoring for the Seagulls against his old club before Lewis Dunk hit the crossbar for the visitors.
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He scores with his left foot and he scores with the right, the Manchester United fans sing. Mason Greenwood also scores with his head, and his scruffy collector s item might be his manager s personal favourite of his 24 career goals.
Premier League: Man U Bounces back against Brighton, Spurs held by Newcastle
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Manchester United came from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 on Sunday to cut Manchester City s lead at the top of the Premier League to 14 points, while Tottenham s top-four challenge suffered a setback as Joe Willock s late strike rescued a 2-2 draw for lowly Newcastle.
Not for the first time this season, United needed a second-half fightback after a dismal first 45 minutes to take all three points thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
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Solskjaer lights half-time fireworks to spark Man Utd fightback Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted he had to awaken Manchester United from their slumber as the Red Devils came from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 on Sunday.
Danny Welbeck headed the Seagulls in front against his former side as Brighton dominated the first-half at Old Trafford.
However, for the eighth time in the league this season, Solskjaer’s men came from behind to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to 14 points thanks to second-half goals from Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
“We couldn’t find our rhythm. We needed half-time to compose ourselves,” said Solskjaer.