# Brighton Make History with 3-1 Win Over Manchester United at Old Trafford
Brighton & Hove Albion made history on Saturday, September 12th, with a 3-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The victory was the first time that Brighton have ever won at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi was delighted with the result, calling it an “historic day” for the club.
## Brighton Take Control Early On
Brighton started the match brightly and took the lead in the 17th minute through a Pascal Gross penalty. The penalty was awarded after a handball by Harry Maguire in the box.
The Seagulls then doubled their lead in the 32nd minute when Adam Webster headed in a corner from Gross. The goal was Webster’s first for Brighton and put them firmly in control of the match.
## Manchester United Struggle to Find a Way Back
Manchester United struggled to find a way back into the match and it wasn’t until the 79th minute that they finally got on the scoresheet. Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot after a handball by Yves Bissouma in the box.
However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed in the 87th minute when Neal Maupay scored Brighton’s third goal of the match. The goal was Maupay’s second of the season and secured an historic victory for Brighton.
## Roberto De Zerbi Delighted with Result
After the match, Roberto De Zerbi spoke of his delight at the result. He said: “It’s an historic day for us. We played very well and deserved to win. We had a good game plan and we executed it perfectly. I’m very proud of my players and this result is a great reward for all their hard work.”
The win moves Brighton up to third in the Premier League table and puts them in a strong position to challenge for a top-four finish this season.
## Highlights Available on BBC One
Fans can watch highlights of Saturday’s Premier League action on Match Of The Day on Saturday 16 September at 22:20 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. The highlights are available to UK users only.
