Manchester United score late penalty to secure dramatic victory

Manchester United traveled to the Amex Stadium to take on Brighton in the Premier League as it seemed back on track for the win after disappointing defeat against Crystal Palace. In what was a highly contested match full of drama, the Red Devils recorded a hard-fought 3-2 away from home. Neal Maupay opened the scoring from the penalty spot after he was brought down inside the area in the first half. The French striker scored an impressive Panenka past David de Gea, like seagulls seemed he could add to the misery of Manchester United.

However, their lead lasted just three minutes as drunk Lewis fumbled into his own net for the equalizer. Brighton hit the post five times in the game, as the team of Graham Potter were soon made to pay for not finishing their chances.

Marcus Rashford impressive solo effort to put Manchester United ahead for the first time this season as they hit a cross from Bruno Fernandes and beat several players before slotting the keeper. A having lost several opportunities, Brighton scored richly deserved equalizer through March Solly, who nodded in from close range in virtually the last kick of the game.

Just when the match seemed to be made, there was drama later, as Manchester United were awarded a penalty. Maupay, which got its name in the previous record, was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the penalty area. Fernandes stepped forward and placed the ball into the top corner as the Red Devils had one of the most dramatic victories in recent history. In what was an enthralling encounter that Manchester United could have so easily lost, here are the best Twitter reactions from the game.