Brighton stun United 3-2 at Old Trafford in historic comeback

Manchester United led 2-0 inside 10 minutes at Old Trafford, but Brighton responded with three unanswered goals to secure a 3-2 victory—the first side to achieve that feat at the stadium since Tottenham in 1976.

How Brighton turned the match around

Pascal Gross scored the equaliser after Luka Vuskovic’s clever header created space for him, then assisted in the build-up to Maxim De Cuyper’s winning goal—a deflected cross from Charalampos Kostoulas that De Cuyper swept home.

Kostoulas opened Brighton’s comeback with a goal before setting up De Cuyper, earning an 8.14 rating—the second-highest among Seagulls players. Vuskovic registered 7.71 for his dominant aerial presence and assist, while new signing Pascal Struijk made his full debut and received 7.29.

Player ratings methodology and standout performances

The ratings—compiled by WeAreBrighton.com from Brighton fans’ social media scores out of 10—placed Gross at the top with 9.14. That marked his eighth career goal against United and fifth at Old Trafford. He covered extensive ground and delivered precise passes throughout the match.

Malick Yalcouye earned 7.57 for his pace and movement on the break, though he missed a chance created by a Gross pass. Jason Steele made a 40-yard sliding tackle on Benjamin Sesko and later blocked Marcus Rashford with his feet after De Cuyper’s strike.

According to WeAreBrighton.com, these ratings are compiled from Brighton fans’ marks out of 10 on social media.