Premier League: Mixed Bag for Manchester United in Brighton Defeat
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The Good... Dalot Dominates at Left-Back
Diogo Dalot was a standout for Manchester United, impressing both in attack and defence. In the first half, he charged up the left flank and delivered a perfect cross that nearly led to an early goal for Amad Diallo. He even had a crack at goal himself, sending a 25-yard shot just over the bar.
Brighton tightened up in the second half, but Dalot's defensive skills shone through. He kept Yankuba Minteh in check, highlighted by a brilliant sliding tackle in the box. Moments later, he cleared a James Milner effort off the line, preventing a certain goal. Dalot was undoubtedly United's best player on the day.
Mount's Impact Felt Early On
Mason Mount retained his spot in the starting XI thanks to his tireless off-the-ball work. Against Fulham, he had counter-pressed 23 times, more than any other player in the Premier League on the opening weekend.
Mount and Bruno Fernandes formed an effective front pair in the first half, disrupting Brighton's play and pushing United higher up the pitch. However, when Mount was forced off at half-time due to injury, United struggled to press with the same intensity, allowing Brighton to pass through their lines more easily and dominate the second half.
The Bad... Zirkzee's Costly Offside
After scoring a late winner against Fulham, Joshua Zirkzee found himself in the spotlight again, but this time for the wrong reasons. The 23-year-old striker inadvertently denied Alejandro Garnacho and Manchester United a second-half lead by getting the final touch in an offside position.
This moment of misfortune summed up a frustrating day for United, who failed to capitalise on their early dominance and ultimately suffered their first defeat of the season.