The Devil's Den

  TALKING POINTS It was a bright start from Manchester United as they looked to dominate proceedings, something which they had failed to do in the past few games. Mata was dictating play from midfield as United kept on building towards a final ball. Their first chance came when a Brandon Williams' through ball was intelligently pulled back for Odion Ighalo who failed to make the chance pay. From then  on, it went downhill for Ighalo as he didn't get into the game. Brighton slowly grew into the game but failed to materialise any of the chances as United's defence led by Eric Bailly was extremely rigid. Late in the half, Mata was brought down near the penalty box. From the following free-kick by Mata, McTominay put United in the lead through an easy header into the net. Brighton started the second half with a point to prove as they were searching for an equalizer. Near the hour mark Leandro Trossard and Neil Maupay were introduced with the instructions to get them back into t...

  TRIVIA Venue - American Express Stadium, Brighton Kick Off - Saturday, September 30 - 19:45 GMT                   Saturday, October 1 - 00:15 IST Manchester United face Brighton and Hove Albion for the second time in four days in the Carabao cup which the Red Devils would want to win and end their trophy drought. A game that ended in the most dramatic way possible, a penalty given after the full time whistle was blown is one which wont be forgotten for a long time regardless of the performance of the team. Nonetheless, I have to put my hands up and say that we were poor and the result was probably not deserved but that is football, it isn't always kind. And Manchester United have a knack for rescuing games at the eleventh hour after not playing well throughout the game with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the living embodiment of the sentiment. This is a game where Ole will look to finally put out a team to dominate proceedings as we haven't...

MATCH STATS TALKING POINTS Manchester United started the match brightly as Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard had a few early attempts that were saved by the keeper. Donny van de Beek looked at home as he was the one pulling the strings in midfield. The bright start however faded out and and one point it looked like Luton Town would be pulling off an upset. Just before half half-time Brandon Williams was brought down inside the box and the subsequently awarded penalty was converted by Juan Mata. United went into half time a goal in front. The second half started the same way but United failed to make chances pay and Luton tried to build on attack after attack. After Donny van de Beek's effort was saved near post by Shea, Luton almost levelled the game on  the other end only to be denied by a stunning save from debutant goalkeeper Dean Henderson who had nothing to do apart from that. Solskjaer sensing that Luton could claw their way back, brought on Bruno, Rashford and Greenwood after 80 m...

  TRIVIA Venue - Luton Town Football Stadium, Luton Kick Off - Tuesday, September 22 - 20:15 GMT                   Wednesday, September 23 - 00:45 IST Manchester United lost their opening fixture in the Premier League to Crystal Palace in what was probably one of the worst performances from the Red Devils in recent times and it was a huge let down to start the season with a defeat and it may have hurt our ambitions for this season. United showed no passion and Crystal Palace deservedly won again at Old Trafford. It is up to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now to lift team spirits and make them deliver against Luton Town. Carabao Cup is a trophy the Red Devils could realistically win this season and they need to put the effort in to have a chance. As for Luton Town, they have enjoyed a strong start to the Championship campaign as they have won their first two fixtures and currently sit third in the table with wins over Barnsley and Derby County...