'It wouldn't be United without some suffering' - Amorim elated as Red Devils' rise continues

Brighton left the north west empty-handed despite a late push having fallen behind to Matheus Cunha's first United goal, a deflected Casemiro effort and Bryan Mbeumo's second-half drive.

FINDING A WAY: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim (right) speaks to Manuel Ugarte on the touchline during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Ruben Amorim joked "it would not be Manchester United without suffering a little bit" after his side survived a late scare on their way to sealing an important 4-2 victory against bogey team Brighton.

The Red Devils had lost six of their previous seven Premier League meetings with the Seagulls, who were looking to rack up a fourth straight win at Old Trafford.