The Premier League is known for its intense rivalries and exciting matches, and one of the most anticipated games of the season is Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Manchester United. These two teams have a long history of facing off against each other, and their matches are always highly anticipated by fans.
But have Brighton ever beat Man City? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the stats and history of this matchup to see if Brighton has ever come out on top against Manchester United.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Standings and Stats
Before we dive into the specific matchup of Brighton vs Man United, let’s take a look at the overall standings and stats for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and Arsenal.
Standings
As of the 2021/2022 Premier League season, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. is currently ranked 16th in the league, with 41 points. Arsenal, on the other hand, is ranked 8th with 61 points.
Stats
In terms of overall stats, Arsenal has a clear advantage over Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. In the 2020/2021 season, Arsenal scored 55 goals and conceded 39, while Brighton scored 40 goals and conceded 46.
Brighton vs Man United: A Brief History
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and Manchester United have faced off against each other a total of 23 times in the Premier League. Out of these 23 matches, Manchester United has won 18 times, while Brighton has only won 2 times. There have also been 3 draws between the two teams.
The first time these two teams met in the Premier League was in 1979, with Manchester United winning 1-0. The most recent match between the two was in April 2021, with Manchester United winning 2-1.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Man City Lineups
In their most recent match in April 2021, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and Manchester United had the following lineups:
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Lineup
- Robert Sanchez (GK)
- Ben White
- Lewis Dunk (C)
- Adam Webster
- Joel Veltman
- Pascal Gross
- Yves Bissouma
- Jakub Moder
- Leandro Trossard
- Danny Welbeck
- Neal Maupay
Manchester United Lineup
- Dean Henderson (GK)
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- Victor Lindelof
- Harry Maguire (C)
- Luke Shaw
- Scott McTominay
- Fred
- Paul Pogba
- Bruno Fernandes
- Marcus Rashford
- Mason Greenwood
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Tottenham Lineups
In their most recent match against Tottenham in May 2021, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. had the following lineup:
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Lineup
- Robert Sanchez (GK)
- Ben White
- Lewis Dunk (C)
- Adam Webster
- Joel Veltman
- Pascal Gross
- Yves Bissouma
- Jakub Moder
- Leandro Trossard
- Danny Welbeck
- Neal Maupay
Tottenham Lineup
- Hugo Lloris (GK)
- Serge Aurier
- Toby Alderweireld
- Eric Dier
- Sergio Reguilon
- Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
- Tanguy Ndombele
- Giovani Lo Celso
- Lucas Moura
- Harry Kane (C)
- Heung-Min Son
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Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Man United Stats
Now, let’s take a closer look at the stats for the Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Manchester United matchup.
Goals Scored
Out of the 23 matches played between these two teams, Manchester United has scored a total of 50 goals, while Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. has only scored 12.
Clean Sheets
Manchester United has kept a clean sheet in 13 out of the 23 matches, while Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. has only kept a clean sheet in 3 matches.
Biggest Win
The biggest win for Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. was in September 2018, with a score of 3-0. Brighton’s biggest win against Manchester United was in November 2019, with a score of 3-2.
Match Highlights
Some of the most memorable moments from the Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Manchester United matches include:
- In November 2019, Brighton beat Manchester United 3-2, with Neal Maupay scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute.
- In September 2018, Manchester United beat Brighton 3-0, with Paul Pogba scoring two goals and Marcus Rashford scoring one.
- In May 2018, Manchester United beat Brighton 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final, with Marouane Fellaini scoring the winning goal in the 94th minute.
Have Brighton Ever Beat Man City?
Unfortunately for Brighton fans, the answer is no. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. has never beaten Manchester United in the Premier League. Their only two wins against Manchester United were in the FA Cup in 1983 and 2018.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. has had some memorable moments against Manchester United, they have yet to beat them in the Premier League. However, with the upcoming 2021/2022 season, anything is possible, and Brighton may just surprise us all with a win against Manchester United. Only time will tell.
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