The Seagulls pulled off a surprise victory over the Red Devils, but their manager still expects them to have to fight for every point this season
Chris Hughton warned Brighton and Hove Albion that victory over Manchester United does not mean his side are set for a comfortable season in the Premier League.
Brighton fought hard for survival in their first campaign following promotion last term, securing their top-flight status with a win against United in their final home match.
Hughton's men began the new season in the same fashion, defeating United in a 3-2 thriller, but the manager, while welcoming the result and performance, believes Brighton still have a long way to go.
"[The win] shifts the mood, but it doesn't change anything for this season. It's going to be a tough season," he told Sky Sports.
"The three teams who came up are capable of taking points and this division is as competitive as ever.
"If we think it's going to the same or easier than last season, it's not going to be. We have to make sure our level of performance, if not at this level, needs to be somewhere near it to get points."
Brighton looked a very different prospect to the side that meekly surrendered at Watford on the opening weekend, with Hughton acknowledging the players wanted to make up for their previous performance.
"I think, within the group, they were that disappointed with the overall performance [at Watford]," he said. "They were that keen to put on a show and redress that balance.
"Sometimes you do that, things go your way, sometimes they don't. I think we forced things our way today with a very good performance."
soaabosuyz
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Liverpool -crystal place
Dakacelz
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Imagine what Chris Hughton could do if he had the United players. He would win the league.
HopeMuzz
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yooo Brightons win came from three straight mistake all from the defenders the first goal wouldn't have happened if lindelof acted quickly the second goal came as a lack of clearance from the same the defence and the third one was just a (no other option ) tackle from baily but from a normal view united really played a good attacking football today like when was the last time we played like this if we can play like this against Tottenham and sort our defensive issue then its a win
u watch football man. Pipo didnt even notice Shaw played a great game. The midfield was actually good. Brighton were just hoofing the ball and running after it
SD533
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Never undermine Brighton against big teams, they have a tendency to ruin the party, especially teams with big names but with a performance of low class. Honestly utd didn't deserve a point there even Pogba testified.
Udeh Nzube
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yooo Brightons win came from three straight mistake all from the defenders the first goal wouldn't have happened if lindelof acted quickly the second goal came as a lack of clearance from the same the defence and the third one was just a (no other option ) tackle from baily but from a normal view united really played a good attacking football today like when was the last time we played like this if we can play like this against Tottenham and sort our defensive issue then its a win
Olamitunde1982
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meaning??????
arinzefortune
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yooo...im still waiting breaking NEWS THAT JOSE IS SACKED....STILL NOT?
I am waiting also my brother....
badvibration
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he shouldn't be carried away. but his class should be away from Jose mourinho
dosacno
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yooo...im still waiting breaking NEWS THAT JOSE IS SACKED....STILL NOT?