# How Brighton Exploited Manchester United’s Change in Formation to Secure 3-1 Win
The recent Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton saw the latter come out on top with a 3-1 victory. Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy discussed how Brighton were able to exploit Manchester United’s change in formation to secure the win.
## Manchester United’s Change in Formation
Manchester United started the match with a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bruno Fernandes playing as the number 10. However, after conceding two goals in quick succession, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer switched to a 4-4-2 formation. This change allowed Brighton to exploit the space left by the lack of a number 10, leading to their third goal.
## Brighton’s Tactics
Brighton’s tactics were key to their success against Manchester United. Manager Graham Potter set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed them to press high and close down the space in midfield. This put pressure on Manchester United’s defenders, who struggled to cope with the intensity of Brighton’s attack.
The Seagulls also made clever use of their wide players, who consistently found space on the wings. This allowed them to create chances and put crosses into the box, which ultimately led to their third goal.
## Match of the Day Analysis
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy discussed how Brighton were able to exploit Manchester United’s change in formation. Shearer said: “It was a great tactical move from Graham Potter and his team. They recognised that Manchester United had changed their formation and exploited the space left by the lack of a number 10.”
Murphy added: “Brighton were very clever in their use of wide players. They consistently found space on the wings and put crosses into the box, which ultimately led to their third goal.”
## Conclusion
Brighton’s 3-1 win over Manchester United was a testament to their tactical prowess. They were able to exploit Manchester United’s change in formation and make clever use of their wide players to create chances and score goals. Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy discussed how Brighton were able to secure the win, praising their tactical acumen.
To watch Match of the Day and find out more about Brighton’s win over Manchester United, visit BBC iPlayer [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007t9y1/match-of-the-day). For more information, read [this article](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66760559) from BBC Sport.
