The results of the Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion match in the inaugural week of the Premier League 2022-2023 season, became a dark start for the coach of The Red Devils, Erik ten Hag. The match which was held at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday (7/8/2022) ended with a score of 1-2.
In this match, Man United as the home team actually appeared dominant in possession of the ball. However, they never maximized their chances until they conceded two goals first. A pair of goals for Brighton was bought by German midfielder, Pascal Gross, respectively in the 30th and 39th minutes.
Behind two goals make Man United stuck in a difficult situation. They had cut the gap to 1-2 thanks to an own goal from Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister in the 68th minute. However, Erik ten Hag’s foster children did not equalize until they were beaten 1-2 by the visitors, Brighton.
For Man United, this result is a bad start to wade through the Premier League 2022-2023 season. Not only for Man United as a team. The defeat to Brighton was also a bad start for their new coach, Erik ten Hag. According to Opta Joe’s data, Erik ten Hag is the first Man United coach to lose in their inaugural Premier League game after Louis van Gaal experienced a similar situation in August 2014.
Louis van Gaal, who had just been appointed coach of Man United, also lost in the inaugural match of the 2014-15 Premier League season against Swansea City. Uniquely, Louis van Gaal with Man United at that time also lost with a score of 1-2 at Old Trafford Stadium.
The defeat to Brighton in the inaugural match of the 2022-2023 Premier League made Man United slump to 13th place in the standings. Man United joined a series of teams that also lost in the first week of the 2022-2023 Premier League, such as Everton, Aston Villa, and promoted club Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, Brighton who successfully stole points at Man United headquarters has the right to occupy the top of the standings with a collection of three points. Brighton became one of the teams that were able to win the inaugural match in the 2022-2023 Premier League. They are side by side with famous teams like Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City.
