Brighton secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Sheffield United, marking a significant match in the Premier League. The game saw Brighton's strategy unfold with a starting back four of Webster, van Hecke, Dunk, and Lamptey. Goals were scored by Welbeck, Adingra, and three others, with the scores at 1-0, 2-0 (Welbeck), 3-0, 4-0 (Adingra), and finally 5-0, showcasing Brighton's offensive prowess. The match also featured strategic substitutions, including Igor and Moder replacing Lamptey and Webster, and Estupinan coming on for Welbeck at 0-4 (81). This win is notable as Sheffield United set a new record for the most goals conceded after 25 Premier League games, highlighting their defensive struggles. The victory was part of a remarkable pattern for Brighton, having scored five goals away to Sheffield United for the second time in three weeks, previously achieving the same in the FA Cup. This result propelled Brighton up to seventh in the table.
Sheffield United set new record for most goals conceded after 25 Premier League games 📉 https://t.co/NQ8jMnRYML
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A big win for Brighton. Another heavy defeat for Sheffield United. #SHUBHA https://t.co/0Gpo227PuL
Five goals away to Sheffield United for the second time in three weeks after also scoring five at Bramall Lane in the FA Cup. Procession after Holgate's 13th minute red card and Buonanotte's breakthrough seven minutes later. #BHAFC #SHUBHA Up to seventh in the table. https://t.co/PhYhmuzDKG
FT: 0-5. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
5-0. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
Estupinan for Welbeck, 0-4 (81). #BHAFC #SHUBHA
4-0, Adingra. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
3-0 Brighton. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
Igor and Moder on for Lamptey and Webster, second half underway. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
Mitoma causing havoc, gets to the byline, his effort and Gross's follow-up both blocked on the line, 0-2. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
2-0, Welbeck. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
1-0 Brighton. #BHAFC #SHUBHA
Off we go. #BHAFC #SHUBHA With a back four of Webster, van Hecke, Dunk, Lamptey (at least to start).
2-0. And another assist for KDH, and a goal against Wednesday for Vardy. #LCFC