What Roberto De Zerbi says Manchester United did that made Brighton 'suffer a lot'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBrighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi believes his side's ability to keep hold of the ball was the key to their victory over Manchester United.
United started the game well but fell behind on 20 minutes when Danny Welbeck tapped home from close range. Rasmus Hojlund had a goal overturned by VAR five minutes before the interval after Marcus Rashford was adjudged to have let the ball go out of play.
The Seagulls took advantage of their good fortune after the break when Pascal Gross made it 2-0 and Joao Pedro added a third with 20 minutes remaining.
Hannibal Mejbri scored his first senior goal for United moments later but it was not enough to rescue the Reds. READ MORE: United player ratings vs Brighton READ MORE: Eriksen makes brutal United admission Speaking to Sky Sports at full-time, a jubilant De Zerbi felt his team deserved the victory.
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