Manchester United have enough to worry about in-camp before their looming derby showdown with Manchester City in a couple of weeks. But despite victories for both Manchester clubs on Tuesday night, those results left Pep Guardiola and his star-studded team with another clear advantage.
Following back-to-back 1-1 draws with Burnley and Southampton, United returned to winning ways at their iconic stadium as Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes scored to help them beat Brighton.
United were given a helping hand when Brighton captain Lewis Dunk saw red for an infringement that needed an intervention from VAR. Barring those ifs and buts and a few hairy moments at the back, it was a welcome result for interim manager Ralf Rangnick and his men as they restored hope in their top-four charge.
