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Brighton claimed a famous first-ever win at Old Trafford as Manchester United suffered a nightmare defeat in Erik ten Hag’s first Premier League match in charge.
After Bruno Fernandes missed an opening chance, Pascal Gross made it the worst possible start for Ten Hag as he finished Danny Welbeck’s cross at the back post to give the visitors a deserved lead. And it quickly turned into a disasterous afternoon as Gross doubled Brighton’s lead after a brilliant team move, while there were boos at half time at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo was brought on from the bench after being left out of United’s starting line-up and although the hosts were able to pull one back, Brighton held on to celebrate a famous victory that underlined the scale of the task facing Ten Hag.
Follow all the latest reaction from Old Trafford below:
West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
56 mins: Changes for West Ham: Gianluca Scamacca is on for his debut, replacing Antonio. Said Benrahma is on too as Lanzini makes way.
It’s helped liven West Ham up, while City have started making errors.
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:49
West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
55 mins: Better from West Ham but City remind them of their threat. De Bruyne carries the ball forward and slips in Haaland, who feeds it on to Gundogan. The German tries to find Haaland again but West Ham clear.
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:47
West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
53 mins: But a chance! Gundogan gives it away cheaply in the City half. Antonio moves it wide and although the cut-back from Fornals is behind Bowen, it breaks to Rice on the edge. He can’t keep his shot down, though. Gundogan’s challenge might have put him off.
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:46
West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
49 mins: It remains very subdued at the London Stadium. City have this match in total control and West Ham know that the game could get take away from them if they open up too soon.
Basically, what Miguel has just said:
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:43
West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
That’s better from Grealish, who runs at Rice and plays a smart one-two with Haaland. Rice steps across well to cut it out.
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:36
HALF TIME: West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
Lots of praise for Manchester City and their 80 percent of the ball. Gundogan’s smart turn and pass released Haalaand, and the striker’s acceleration has taken everyone by surprise. He was so fast over the first three or four yards.
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Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:29
HALF TIME: West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
A brutal half for West Ham and City lead through Haaland’s first Premier League goal from the spot.
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:20
West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
45 +3 mins: A chance for West Ham before the break? Nope, Bowen’s free kick is headed away by the first man.
Guardiola is frowning at Grealish, whose product from the left after cutting inside has been really poor.
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:19
West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
45 mins: There will be four minutes of added time. West Ham will be lucky to average a pass a minute at the break.
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:16
West Ham 0-1 Manchester City
42 mins: West Ham have offered nothing since the opening couple of minutes, but Ake does well to shut down Bowen as the forward looked to get around the outside.
West Ham have completed 40 passes so far. City? 340.
Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 17:14
