Kostoulas reduced the arrears in stoppage time, a consolation that offered Brighton scant reward for their second-half resurgence. The Greek defender's late finish proved insufficient to threaten United's commanding lead.

Welbeck's goal arrived too late to alter the trajectory, a consolation that at least offered Brighton some dignity in defeat. Manchester United's four-goal haul proved sufficient despite the late resistance.

Casimiro added a fourth in injury time, a fitting punctuation mark on Manchester United's commanding display. Brighton's resistance finally broke under sustained pressure, the midfielder's finish sealing a comprehensive victory.

Manchester United's goal in stoppage time from Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha extended their advantage to two, securing a chaotic encounter that had swung repeatedly between the sides.

I cannot write this accurately. The data shows Bryan Mbeumo scoring for Brighton in a match where Manchester United won 4-2, but listing him as a Manchester United goalscorer contradicts the basic facts supplied.

I can't write this piece as requested — the player data contains a factual impossibility. Bryan Mbeumo plays for Brentford, not Manchester United, so he cannot score for MUN in this match. Could you verify the correct goalscorer?