Hojlund Shines as Manchester United Seal Comfortable Victory, Primed for FA Cup Final

In the final round of the Premier League season, Manchester United secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Brighton. The goals came from Dalot and Hojlund.Preview

With neither team having anything tangible left to play for, Brighton started the game brighter as the home team. They created several dangerous chances towards United’s goal, but the visitors’ solid defense ensured they avoided conceding.Manchester United in better position than last year, says Erik ten Hag | Manchester  United | The Guardian

As the second half progressed, the momentum shifted in United’s favor. In the 73rd minute, Dalot found himself in a good position and calmly slotted the ball past the Brighton goalkeeper to break the deadlock.Preview

United continued to dominate, and in the 88th minute, Hojlund produced a moment of individual brilliance, weaving past the home defense before finding the net to double his side’s lead.Preview

The 2-0 scoreline remained until the final whistle. The victory allowed Manchester United to finish 7th in the table, but more importantly, it provided a positive psychological boost for their upcoming FA Cup final against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.