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📋 Tactical analysis: Manchester United 2-1 Brighton Hove & Albion

🔴 When Manchester United had possession, the narrow movements of Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard enabled central penetrations through or over Brighton’s block.

Ander Herrera stepped behind Brighton’s midfield to give his centre-backs the option to step forward. #MUNBHA

🔴 The hosts utilised a 4-2-3-1 structure in defence, and prioritised an aggressive man-marking strategy, often following players well away from their original positions. #MUNBHA

🔴 Marcus Rashford dropped much deeper to link play in the second half, with Martial and Lingard making penetrative runs in behind.

Both United full-backs continued to move high, providing attacking width for the hosts. #MUNBHA

🔵 Brighton set up in a 4-5-1 formation, but played mostly in transitions and looked to the enhanced spaces on their left as soon as they regained possession.

Both Gaetan Bong and Jurgen Locadia exploited Ashley Young’s high positioning. #MUNBHA

🔵 The visitors used a 4-5-1 defensive block, alternating between a mid and low-block through the game.

They progressively narrowed to stop central penetrations, which then opened up wide areas for United. #MUNBHA

🔵 Locadia and Pascal Gross both moved into a central supporting role in the second half, while substitute Anthony Knockaert and Bong provided the width as Brighton searched for a way back into the game. #MUNBHA