![]() ![]() ![]() Brighton, with Moises Caicedo as an inverted right-back, attempted to repeat their box midfield from previous good results against their opponents. Fred man-marked Mac Allister while Bruno Fernandes followed Billy Gilmour. ![]() Ten Hag repeated the gameplan that stymied Brighton at Wembley, using an aggressive and narrow structure when playing out of possession. United’s coaching team were mindful of Newcastle United’s aggressive performance at St James’ Park after the League Cup final, so hoped to match Brighton’s energy in the early stages.Īs such, the first half became more about a battle of wits between the managers than the physical or technical skills between players. Victory over Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final served as an important precursor to events at the Amex. They have scored 21 goals away from home and conceded 32. Even that win (against Fulham) came from a last-minute winner from Alejandro Garnacho. ![]() Seven wins, three draws and seven defeats mean United have the fifth-best away record, but only one of those away victories has come against a top-half side. Shaw’s needless handball was punished (Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)Įrik ten Hag’s team were not heckled, but the away fans were left wondering why their team have such a bizarre away record this season. ![]()
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