3 shots, 4/5 dribbling, 6/8 ground duels: This United star’s finishing was flawless in 4-2 win over Brighton

Manchester United produced an attacking masterclass as they defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 on Saturday evening. While the visitors almost pulled off a late comeback, Man United refused to allow them to build up too much hope, responding almost immediately with a fourth goal. At the forefront of United’s ruthless attacking display was Bryan Mbeumo. Cool and composed Whenever he got the ball, Mbeumo seemed to have everything under control, no matter how closely he was marked. The Cameroonian completed 34 of his 38 passes (89% accuracy) while making two key passes, yet again showcasing his playmaking ability. He also proved to be an entertaining dribbler, completing four of his five attempted dribbles. Furthermore, he won an impressive six of eight ground duels thanks to his fancy footwork. Interestingly, only six of his 59 touches were considered unsuccessful, proving just how surgical his performance truly was. A surgical finisher Mbeumo’s shooting against Brighton was world-class. He took three shots, one of which, unluckily, hit the woodwork. This ultimately meant that he narrowly missed out on securing a hat-trick, given the two phenomenal goals he scored on the night. Mbeumo’s first goal in the 61st minute showed how quick his feet can be, as he cut into the box and fired a left-footed shot past the keeper. His second goal was just as impressive, coming moments after United conceded. Rather than sitting back to retain their lead, Ruben Amorim’s men burst forward, with Mbeumo hammering his shot past the keeper to clinch his second goal on the night. If there was one lesson to take away from this match, it’s that having a Premier League proven signing such as Mbeumo has certainly paid off for United. (Stats via Sofascore) Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Mathew Cohen A faithful Manchester United supporter, Mathew has worked as a football writer and analyst for SB Nation, FanSided, and now The Peoples Person. Mathew’s heroes include David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Sir Alex Ferguson, all of whom played their part in creating some special childhood memories.