Cole Palmer on target at Brighton as Chelsea close in on European qualification
Manchester UnitedThe injury-ravaged Red Devils have lost 19 in all competitions this term and knew defeat on Wednesday would set unwanted records, as well as end any hope of continental qualification through the Premier League.
Recently criticised substitute Hojlund drove home a third as the clock wound down, meaning Lewis Hall’s wonderful stoppage-time strike was only a consolation. A positive evening for the visitors was dampened slightly by fellow replacement Reece James receiving a late red card for kicking out at Joao Pedro, before Danny Welbeck claimed an added-time consolation.Brighton, who substituted captain Lewis Dunk at half-time, also hit the crossbar through Pedro, while Simon Adingra struck a post before Welbeck’s goal and felt aggrieved to have a strong penalty claim waved away with the score 1-0.
Ex-Seagulls pair Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo shared that role on this occasion in a fixture which has gained an extra edge due to the succession of staff and players swapping the south coast for Stamford Bridge. Adingra went closest for the hosts in the opening stages, firing narrowly wide in the 10th minute at the end of a flowing team move from back to front.
After Seagulls skipper Dunk failed to reappear for the second period, Chelsea breathed further sighs of relief.
Brighton-And-Hove-Albion Chelsea-Fc Manchester-United Newcastle-United
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Premier League chief says Manchester City case will be resolved ‘in near future’Pep Guardiola’s side are on course for a second title since 115 charges were laid against them in February 2023.
Read more »
Premier League wrap: Late penalty sees Burnley rescue a draw with Manchester UnitedNewcastle hit five past Sheffield United; Jeffrey Schlupp equalises late on for Crystal Palace against Fulham
Read more »
Josko Gvardiol scores twice as Manchester City take step towards Premier League titlePep Guardiola’s team move two points in front of title-rivals Arsenal
Read more »
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City edge towards Premier League titleStefan Ortega was the unexpected City hero as he saved from Tottenham’s Son Heung-Min at key moment of the game
Read more »
Managing in the League of Ireland is way tougher than the Premier LeagueThe standard is way lower in the League of Ireland - but so are the salaries and that is why managers are under more pressure here than across the water
Read more »
Leicester City close in on Premier League returnIreland’s Mikey Johnston started as West Brom were beaten.
Read more »