Manchester Unitedโs resurgence under Erik ten Hag gathered unstoppable momentum as they powered to a pulsating 4โ2 win over Brighton at Old Trafford โ their third consecutive Premier League triumph that firmly reignited belief in the red half of Manchester. And at the heart of it all was the man fans are already calling the โsigning of the summerโ โ Bryan Mbeumo.
Under the floodlights, United were electric from the outset. Mbeumo opened the scoring with a precise low finish after a sweeping move involving Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hรธjlund. His second, a thunderous strike from the edge of the box, doubled the lead and showcased exactly why Ten Hag was so determined to bring him from Brentford. The Cameroonianโs mixture of directness, composure, and creative spark continues to reshape Unitedโs attack.
Brighton, to their credit, didnโt fold easily. Joao Pedro pulled one back with a composed finish, briefly silencing the Stretford End. But Unitedโs response was immediate. Hรธjlund, feeding off Mbeumoโs smart assist, made it 3โ1, sparking roars across the stadium. The Seagulls struck again through Pascal Groร to make it 3โ2, setting up a nervy finale โ until Alejandro Garnachoโs late breakaway goal sealed all three points and sent the fans into delirium.
Ten Hagโs tactical blueprint finally seems to be clicking. The balance between aggression and control was evident โ Kobbie Mainoo dictated the rhythm, Casemiro shielded the defense with authority, and Lisandro Martรญnezโs return provided calmness at the back. Unitedโs pressing suffocated Brightonโs rhythm, forcing errors that turned into attacking opportunities.
The win marks Unitedโs best run of the season, pushing them closer to the top four and restoring that unmistakable swagger once synonymous with the club. Old Trafford, too often a place of frustration in recent years, roared with pride as fans chanted Mbeumoโs name.
For Mbeumo, this was another statement night. His pace, intelligence, and eye for goal have transformed Unitedโs frontline, creating a fearsome trio with Rashford and Hรธjlund. If his current trajectory continues, he wonโt just be remembered as the signing of the summer โ but as the man who helped spark Manchester Unitedโs modern renaissance.
The Red Devils are rolling again โ and Bryan Mbeumo is leading the charge with fire, flair, and pure Premier League brilliance.
