Manchester United secured a crucial 4-2 victory over Brighton at Old Trafford, with Matheus Cunha netting his first goal for the club in a lively and somewhat contentious match. Under the guidance of Ruben Amorim, United capitalized on their recent good form, allowing them to temporarily climb into the top four of the standings.

Having lost six of their last seven encounters against Brighton, United needed a slice of luck and a few missed chances from Danny Welbeck in the first half. This opened the door for them to score twice within ten minutes through Cunha and Casemiro. Cunha's goal was particularly impressive, while Casemiro's came after a fortunate deflection.

Bruno Fernandes missed the chance to make it 3-0 before Bryan Mbeumo added a third for United with a clever strike through Lewis Dunk's legs, despite an apparent foul by Luke Shaw in the build-up. The officiating came under scrutiny throughout the match, as Amad was denied a penalty after a clash with Maxim De Kuyper, and Patrick Dorgu received only a yellow card for a harsh tackle on Yankuba Minteh.

Danny Welbeck pulled one back with a stunning free-kick, and substitute Charalampos Kostoulas added further tension late in the game. However, Mbeumo sealed the win for United with a goal in the 96th minute, securing the vital victory.

As a sports journalist, I believe this win highlights Manchester United's potential under Ruben Amorim's leadership. The team appears more cohesive and aggressive defensively, which could be the key to their success this season.