Brighton forward Joao Pedro expressed his joy on social media following his team’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Fabian Hurzeler’s team opened the scoring with a goal from Yankuba Minteh, which was temporarily equalized by a Bruno Fernandes penalty. However, Brighton regained the lead with strikes from Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter, securing an impressive win.
Pedro also found the back of the net during the match, but his goal was controversially disallowed due to a foul in the buildup—a decision former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett deemed “accidental.” The Brazilian celebrated the victory on Instagram, where Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes liked his post.
Brighton Impress While Manchester United Struggle
Brighton navigated a tough week, winning back-to-back away matches against Ipswich and Manchester United. This extends their winning streak to three games in all competitions, marking a strong comeback from a mid-season slump that saw them draw four consecutive matches.
In contrast, Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United side is enduring a difficult spell, losing five of their last eight games. Fans have expressed frustration, particularly with players like Noussair Mazraoui, as inconsistencies continue to plague the team. While United have shown they can compete with top sides—evident in their victory over Manchester City despite missing Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho—their struggles against mid-table teams like Brighton underscore the need for improvement.
Football Insider Verdict
Joao Pedro has been in excellent form this season, recording 10 goal contributions in 16 appearances. His performances have reportedly drawn interest from Liverpool, who are laying the groundwork for a potential transfer. Arsenal, also searching for a striker, may view Pedro’s connection with Gabriel Magalhaes as a possible advantage if they decide to pursue him.
For now, Brighton fans will hope Pedro remains focused on their upcoming match against Everton on 25 January at the Amex Stadium.
In related news, Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba also shared a message with fans.
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