Kaoru Mitoma has made history with his latest goal for Brighton.The wily Seagulls midfielder bundled the south coast side ahead in the second half at Manchester United.And with it, he became the

Late goals from Mitoma and Rutter handed Brighton their first win at Old Trafford since 2022 and deepened United’s crisis.

The Red Devils have now lost four of their last five matches at Old Trafford, and were second best in this contest.

Mitoma is now the outright highest-scoring Japanese player in Premier League history, with 15 goals, moving one clear of former Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki. Mitoma also got an assist on Sunday at Old Trafford, taking him to 12 in his Premier League career, double the total of any other Japanese player.

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler says Kaoru Mitoma “has everything” after the left-winger’s influential role in the 3-1 win at Manchester United. Mitoma restored Brighton’s lead in the second half to become Japan’s record Premier League scorer with 15 goals,

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler, spoke to Sky Sports after today's game: "We showed a very good performance and had good balance. We dominated and made good chances in the second half." On doing the double against Manchester United this season: "We are proud and happy but these games only give three points so we have to keep pushing.