United’s sparkplug vs. Brighton lifts lid on the magic ingredient behind team’s stunning turnaround

Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo has revealed a key change that is inspiring his side’s remarkable upturn, following the 4-2 win against Brighton and Hove Albion. Mbeumo leads United to big win vs. Brighton Mbeumo bagged a sensational brace against Brighton as United clinched a third consecutive Premier League victory on Saturday. Matheus Cunha gave United the lead in the 24th minute, producing a brilliant finish. The strike marked Cunha’s first one for United since joining in the summer. Less than 10 minutes later, Casemiro doubled United’s advantage. The veteran midfielder’s effort struck a Brighton player to roll into the back of the net. Mbeumo’s left-footed shot at the hour mark made it 3-0 for United. Brighton threatened a late comeback through goals from Danny Welbeck and Charalampos Kostoulas, but Mbeumo struck again in the 97th minute to seal the win and lift United into fourth place in the Premier League. Mbeumo has taken his tally for United to five goals and one assist in 10 appearances across all competitions. After the final whistle, Mbeumo spoke to Sky Sports and credited United’s resurgence to the “effort and togetherness” of the squad. Mbeumo’s remarks Mbeumo told Sky Sports [as quoted by Daily Star], “I enjoy it a lot here.” “It hasn’t been easy at the start, it’s a new environment, new expectation, but with my link-up with my team, everything is going the right way.” “We all put a lot of work in training, that’s the most important thing.” The Cameroonian continued, “What we do out there we try to repeat on the pitch. We are going to try to understand each other even better.” Asked what has changed at United. Mbeumo answered, “The work we put in, the effort, the togetherness is the key. We try to stick to the plan and try to play as best as possible.” “I like the challenges, I came here to a big club and I want to fight for the best places.” United are back in action next Saturday when they face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. 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 Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!