Amorim: United's Brighton win was a more complete display than the Anfield clash

Context and performance

Manchester United defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 at Old Trafford to extend their positive run to three consecutive wins. Manager Ruben Amorim said the display was more complete than the previous victory at Anfield, highlighting improved balance in possession, chances created, and both defensive and attacking transitions.

Speaking to ESPN after the match, he explained: "The performance today felt more complete. You can say what you want about the Liverpool game, but we deserved to win there too; today we did almost everything right: held possession, created chances, defended from the front and back. When the performance is like this, I feel more complete as a coach. I liked today’s performance more than last week."

Amorim added that the team delivered a well-balanced display across all phases, making the Brighton win more convincing than the 2-1 win at Anfield. United moved to fourth place, continuing a three-match winning streak after beating Sunderland and Liverpool in previous rounds and recovering from a 1-3 setback to Brentford at the end of September.

He cautioned his players to stay vigilant, warning that "the bubble can burst quickly" if focus drops. “We must maintain the same spirit and discipline in every training session ahead,” he said.

Drama on the pitch: The hosts seemed set for a comfortable victory as they went 3-0 up after the hour, but Brighton fought back with two goals late on before a late fourth sealed the result for United. Amorim closed his remarks by stressing the need to preserve concentration as the road ahead remains challenging.

Punchline 1: If this result is a bubble, I hope it’s a bubble bath—cozy but liable to pop if you splash around too much. Punchline 2: United’s defense is so tight that even my punchlines are offside trying to break through.