Manchester United suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion with a last-minute winner in the Premier League on Saturday. This loss added to United’s woes as they continue to struggle in stoppage time situations.
Despite an equalizer from Amad Diallo and a disallowed goal, United could not hold on as Pedro scored in stoppage time to secure the win for Brighton. This defeat marked the sixth time since the start of the 2022/23 season that United have lost a Premier League game in stoppage time, highlighting a concerning trend for the club.
The stats revealed United’s struggles in stoppage time, with no other club in the league losing as many games in such fashion over the past two years. This defeat also emphasized Brighton’s dominance over United in recent years, with the Seagulls winning five of the last six Premier League meetings between the two teams.
Brighton’s success against United extends beyond recent games, with the Seagulls winning seven out of 15 Premier League encounters against the Red Devils. This record highlights Brighton as United’s bogey side in the league, with a higher percentage of losses against them compared to any other opponent.