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<p>After a wait, <a href="#">Manchester United</a> has finally begun to see their €225.7 million attacking trio find their rhythm. Rúben Amorim's side secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over <a href="#">Brighton</a> at Old Trafford. Matheus Cunha got the scoring underway with an early goal, visibly relieved after going eight games without finding the net. United doubled their lead when a strike from Casemiro deflected off Yasin Ayari into the net. The third goal came in the second half as Benjamin Šeško assisted Bryan Mbeumo, putting United in a strong position against the Seagulls.</p>
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<p>€730.20m</p>
<p>Market Value</p>
<p>€520.60m</p>
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<p>First Tier</p>
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<p>€250.70m</p>
<p>Expenditures 25/26</p>
<p>€80.00m</p>
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<p>Rúben Amorim</p>
<p>Managers</p>
<p>Fabian Hürzeler</p>
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<p>Brighton's former player Danny Welbeck brought his side back into the contest with a goal in the 74th minute, and teenage striker Charalampos Kostoulas scored in stoppage time to create a tense finish. However, Mbeumo sealed the victory with a confident finish, leaving Amorim smiling as he watched his frontline finally deliver. Mbeumo netted twice, Cunha opened his scoring account, and Šeško provided an assist. With four goals and a win, United is now in fourth place and gaining momentum after three consecutive Premier League victories. Just weeks earlier, Amorim's job seemed at risk, but he remained focused on his approach. Critics had called into question his methods, but it appears the players are adapting well to the 3-4-3 formation. Captain Bruno Fernandes has been able to play a more advanced role and is benefitting from the contributions of Mbeumo, Cunha, and Šeško, easing the pressure on him.</p>
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<p>The Red Devils made significant investments to strengthen their attack after Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee managed only six goals combined in the previous season. Without the efforts of Fernandes and Amad Diallo in the first half of the season, they might have finished lower than their eventual 15th place, their worst record in the Premier League era. Mbeumo, having scored 20 goals for Brentford last season at a cost of €75m, now has five goals this year. Cunha, a €74.2 million signing, has shown promise but had struggled to find the back of the net until his goal against Brighton. Meanwhile, Šeško, purchased for €76.5 million from RB Leipzig, has two goals but also showcased his playmaking ability with a key assist to Mbeumo, demonstrating that he contributes beyond just scoring.</p>
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<p>This victory is as significant as their previous 2-1 win against Liverpool, especially given United's prior struggles against teams of similar standings. With concrete progress in both results and standings—five points better than this time last season under Erik ten Hag—Amorim now has the opportunity to establish a winning streak to justify his appointment from Sporting CP. However, challenges remain, with three out of their next four matches away from home, where he has typically faced difficulties during his 11-month tenure in Manchester. It is crucial now for his star trio to maintain their impressive form in the attacking phase.</p>
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