MANCHESTER UNITED were not able to continue their winning start to the season as they were haunted by a familiar face and a devastating equaliser at The Amex.
Despite having chances early on in the game, Brighton took the lead as Harry Maguire was caught ball watching as Karou Mitoma controlled the ball and squared it for former forward Danny Welbeck to tap home.
Marcus Rashford thought he had levelled the scoring at the other end with a header less than 60 seconds after the ball hit the net, only for it to be ruled out for offside.
The Red Devils did eventually find their way back into the game, as Amad Diallo - who had devastatingly lost his mother in recent days - cut in on his left foot and slotted home with aplomb.
From there it was Erik ten Hag's side who went hunting for a winner, and thought they'd put the nail in the coffin when Alejandro Garnacho hit a Bruno Fernandes pass off of Joshua Zirkzee and the net bulged.
Unfortunately for the travelling fans behind the goal that too, was ruled out by VAR.
As the clock ticked down to ninety minutes it was the home side who dominated possession, and with seven minutes of injury time added on, a hero emerged.
It was Joao Pedro who wondered in at the back post to direct a header perfectly into the bottom corner and secure all three points for the Seagulls, who now sit pretty at the top of the Premier League table.
Here's how SunSport's Lloyd Canfield rated every Man Utd performance...
ANDRE ONANA – 4/10
Not convincing from a goalkeeper we know can perform with the best in this league.
His distribution still looked on the dangerous side of risky, and his inability to command the penalty area may well have cost his side.
NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 6
Claimed his first assist of the season with a pass into Amad Diallo for the equaliser, and impressed again going forwards for the Red Devils.
Has been a good upgrade on Wan-Bissaka judging by his opening performances in a United shirt.
HARRY MAGUIRE – 4
Was caught ball watching for Danny Welbeck's opener, and was rendered useless after letting it run past him twice.
Improved in the second half with some crucial blocks and was decent in terms of building from the back, but his error may have cost his team three points.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 5
Not a particularly noticeable performance from 'The Butcher' in a positive or negative sense.
Suppose it was a solid showing but was also caught ball watching for the opening goal.
DIOGO DALOT – 7
Was unlucky not to have an assist in the first half, but played well and put the team on his back at times.
Made a crucial goal line block early on in the second half to deny Brighton a two-goal lead and played some good crosses throughout.
CASEMIRO – 6
Stepped into tackles well when required and is having something of a resurgence at the start of this season - doesn't look as off the pace as he did last campaign.
His final ball was disappointing at times, but overall a solid showing.
KOBBIE MAINOO – 7
Composure personified, Kobbie played like a midfielder well beyond his years.
Was always on hand to break up play, a la N'Golo Kante, but showed a calmness and ability on the half-turn which really puts him up there with the best in the league - a great performance let down by that of his teammates.
MASON MOUNT – 5
Didn't play badly in the first half, but also added nothing really going forward for this Man Utd team.
Hooked at half-time for the more threatening Joshua Zirkzee.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 6
Had a goal ruled out in the first half after he had persisted brilliantly to head home.
A little unlucky but it was still far from the finest Marcus Rashford performance we have seen, he looked a little low on confidence before being hooked for the more confident Garnacho.
AMAD DIALLO – 8
Had a great chance to open the scoring early on in the game as he arrived at the back post, but it wasn't quite at the right height for him.
The young winger clearly has bundles of ability, and bagged the equaliser with a fine cut inside and finish with his left foot.
Worth a note that after losing his mother it takes a hell of a man to even be out on that pitch at 22-years-old. Well played Amad, we are with you.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 7
Cut a frustrated figure up front for Man Utd in the first half before thinking he'd bagged an assist when Alejandro Garnacho tapped home, only for it to be ruled out by VAR.
Just wasn't his day today, but still created chances for his team and looked the most likely source of a winner for the Red Devils.
SUBS:
JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (MASON MOUNT, 45) – 4
His only real action of note in the game was denying his team the winning goal.
Alejandro Garnacho had done the hard work and was about to give Man Utd the lead, only for Zirkzee to slide in and see it ruled out for offside.
His mistake did display an eagerness to score, but it was an error which cost his side nonetheless.
ALEJANDRO GARNACHO (MARCUS RASHFORD, 65) – 6
Did his job well in replacing Marcus Rashford and adding the end product which was needed by Erik ten Hag, but was robbed of a goal by his teammate as aforementioned.
Looks a danger whenever he plays on that left hand side, but after the goal that never was he was well defended for the remaining minutes.
SCOTT MCTOMINAY (BRUNO FERNANDES, 79) – 5
Bought on as a target man once again to try and get the winner for United, he wasn't really provided with many opportunities in just over 10 minutes to really do that.
MATTHIJS DE LIGT (HARRY MAGUIRE, 79) – 5
Wasn't really given enough of a chance to show what he is all about, but it's minutes in the tank for the new man and he did what was asked of him after coming off the bench.
ANTONY (AMAD DIALLO, 90) – 5
In fairness to him, made a good run as soon as he entered the pitch and crossed well for Scott McTominay.
However, he wasn't given enough time to make any significant impact.
Ruhadiklor
1
coach is our problem we have pa man u coz he as bad line up making left key player's on the bench mu we love guys come on we all understand that are not in good condition and communication
pehbdeprz
0
lezi players they don't have fighting spirit no team work
adexbi
0
I like people who says things the way it is, not all these fake fans who claim to know football, but know nothing about football, always blaming the coach
thanks man some fans no like ham Sha but dats dere p I don't like him ND I don't hate bt still he is trying than does other coaches we had b4
Football_only
0
I don't know why onana is still getting chance. He wasnot not a saviour in any match..anything came to him is going to goal,poor distribution and no command on defender
Sadmnops
0
leave Harry Maguire alone and man utd lost the match because bad substitution made by ETH towards the end of the game.
rioabilouz
0
this is total madness
Fiudkmos
0
This rating is also bias
Fiudkmos
0
Everything has to be Harry right? There were two defenders there and on behind Danny. Shouldn't that defender be in front of the striker to avoid the ball reaching the striker first? So how the f** k is it Harry Maguire fault. Harry was out stand out defender yesterday so y'all could f**k off Harry's case
nabaopy
1
again over rating the midget 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hamcdkstyz
2
Nye nye nye nye Erik is our problem
SMHellas
0
was Anthony the right back where was mazroui
What I do not do is assume I know what the coaches set up to defend set pieces, who marks who or what space. The fact is that Antony is generally good at the defensive phases of games and in this situation, he didn't apply the required pressure and the ball came in very easily. De Ligt and Martinez have been teammates for a matter of weeks, I do not expect them to have developed an understanding yet. The team as a whole needs to be committed when defending these situations, one error exposes the lack of understanding
BzharCoutinho
1
Amad shines? Bro was lost on the pitch
Lahmmed•-•
1
Not a Man U fan, I detest the team-but my love for this guy is everlasting. Now what on earth is happening to him? Can’t even influence a game anymore, should never have left🥺🥺
Emmaveli29
0
all of u re just blaming tenhag is only fault was removing mount early he should av removed rashford for zirkzee d rest d players re at fault look at how dat rashford dribbled some1 instead to move forward he stood dere garnacho would mean do dat diallo missed a goal a clean goal at dat don't blame the coach
I like people who says things the way it is, not all these fake fans who claim to know football, but know nothing about football, always blaming the coach
mesabkmsz
0
I think I put all the blame in the coach. He need to seek advice from others.
don't blame the coach because it's the players who are not clinical that's just it
Blaqpablo
0
Maguire and McTominay should not ever play except junk fixtures. Maguire defended the first goal so poorly it made me angry and McTominay offers nothing in possession when we need to exert control. Eriksen was the man to come on
was Anthony the right back where was mazroui
SMHellas
0
how about the second goal Martinez and de ligt marking one player
Doesn't happen if Antony closes the ball down
Blaqpablo
0
drop onana for who?
Blaqpablo
0
If mount is good , the blue will now sell him ?
is kovacic bad too cos Chelsea let him go as well
Blaqpablo
0
do united have only one goalkeeper, Onana?
he is the first choice you expect him to be benched when he is not injured
Blaqpablo
0
Maguire and McTominay should not ever play except junk fixtures. Maguire defended the first goal so poorly it made me angry and McTominay offers nothing in possession when we need to exert control. Eriksen was the man to come on
how about the second goal Martinez and de ligt marking one player
Blaqpablo
0
A decent goalkeeper would have saved at least one of the goals. Onana was rooted & doing nothing to save both goals.
haba bro easy nah
Blaqpablo
0
why start Bruno as a striker yet we have someone who can play that position. he should have put Bruno in his position
Bruno played his position in the second half and did nothing
adexbi
1
all of u re just blaming tenhag is only fault was removing mount early he should av removed rashford for zirkzee d rest d players re at fault look at how dat rashford dribbled some1 instead to move forward he stood dere garnacho would mean do dat diallo missed a goal a clean goal at dat don't blame the coach
Dusbdeisuz
0
fucking rubbish rating, how can you give someone who played out of position and couldn't impact the game 7 rating and say Martinez was ball-watching for the first goal. that's shit
Roydimoty
0
I think I put all the blame in the coach. He need to seek advice from others.
twikista
2
Please add the manager's rating. I want to use it please 😂😂😂
Jotbclprty
1
Man Utd should be grateful to Chelsea for giving them star player like Mount. They should come and sign another star players in Sterling and Chilwell.
jeaablrtz
1
why start Bruno as a striker yet we have someone who can play that position. he should have put Bruno in his position
Deodekou
1
E no go better for Tenhag
comcdetz
0
The strategy was gud to bring on Garnacho late on the game,but leadership at the back was poor,Adringa just did the carbon copy of what he did at Afcon against Nigeria.defenders were supposed to keep an eye on attackers rather than to merely focus on Adringa movements,it a draw could have been attained
hawmnorsty
0
ETH, Maguire, mount, rashford, Sancho, Antony must go in this window.
You jst pack ur staff and go, leave them
Douglask7
2
Mainoo already seemed to be tired during the start of the 70th min why did ETH sub Bruno instead
Tamdlnoty
2
ETH, Maguire, mount, rashford, Sancho, Antony must go in this window.
AmoG5150
1
ETH with poor tactics
Tamdlnoty
0
it looks like he's your relative
Lezdepyz
3
the way they hate maguire while he's always the better defender among others
Naycdknr
0
A decent goalkeeper would have saved at least one of the goals. Onana was rooted & doing nothing to save both goals.
Naycdknr
0
Mancheater Urinated is back at default mode! Great game by Brighton..Brighten up the whole world!
Yamadoprt
0
Y, ETH put on Anthony in ??? He useless player in MU.. McTominay shld be out to sold as well as Anthony
hinceimouz
1
Problem lies mainly with Manager Less said is better
SMHellas
0
Maguire and McTominay should not ever play except junk fixtures. Maguire defended the first goal so poorly it made me angry and McTominay offers nothing in possession when we need to exert control. Eriksen was the man to come on
Supdimsz
0
For the last 4-5 years they blame Maguire but what we seen in the match its not his mistake but the pressure is in him just like a captain who take response of the game but the reasons is that the coach is not fit to United and the players are all follow his path with lazyness and no tactic at all...
Buwbemopyz
0
If mount is good , the blue will now sell him ?
mount is useless. I don't know why they bought him and I don't know why they still having him.
Buwbemopyz
2
do united have only one goalkeeper, Onana?
Buwbemopyz
0
do unite have only one game?
Chizzy444
0
fly away, peter fly away, Paul
Hodbdiklor
0
coach must move out.....good players but do not perform in elit level
KieuTrang1980
1
MU is now becoming 3rd level or degree in EUROPE
Wasciktz
1
If mount is good , the blue will now sell him ?