Only in 13th place
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Brighton & Hove Albion and coach Fabian Hürzeler can still have a chance of participating in the European Cup in the Premier League. The former St. Pauli coach’s team won 3-1 (1-1) against struggling English record champions Manchester United and is in ninth place with 34 points, four points behind fourth place in the Champions League. United, on the other hand, is still not getting going under coach Rúben Amorim and is only in 13th place.
The United defense never got Brighton professionals Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma under control. The Japanese Mitoma prepared Minteh for the lead (5th minute). Minteh returned the favor with a perfect assist to make it 2-0 by Mitoma (60th). Former Hoffenheim professional Georginio Rutter made Brighton’s third win in a row at Old Trafford perfect after a mistake by United keeper André Onana (76th). Bruno Fernandes scored for the hosts with a penalty kick to make it 1-1 (23rd).
Surprise team Nottingham Forest remains close to top teams Liverpool and Arsenal. Coach Nuno Espirito Santo’s team won 3-2 (3-0) against bottom team FC Southampton and is tied for third place behind Arsenal.