Brighton hero hails Hurzeler impact following last gasp Man Utd win | OneFootball

Brighton forward Joao Pedro says new boss Fabian Hurzeler pushes the team to fight “until the end” after scoring a late, late winner against Manchester United.

Danny Welbeck opened the scoring against his former side for the 100th goal of his career, giving the hosts the lead heading into the break.

The Red Devils equalised on the hour mark thanks to a marvellous solo goal from Amad Diallo, although it did take a heavy deflection on the way in.

Man United thought they had put themselves in front after substitute Alejandro Garnacho fired in at the back post, but it was ruled offside after Joshua Zirkzee inadvertently touched the ball on the line.

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It seemed the spoils would be shared, but poor defending allowed Brighton to nick a stoppage time winner. Despite the fact the box was packed, Simon Adringa found Joao Pedro unmarked and the Colombian headed home.

“First I’m very happy for the win,” Pedro told TNT Sports. “I think this goal at the end shows how much we wanted to win the game, first game at home against a big team.

“I cannot feel better than today. I think the team did well and now we need to rest because we have another big game next weekend.”

Brighton, who have now beaten Man Utd in five of their last six Premier League meetings, boast a 100 percent record after two games under Hurzeler and sit top of the table.

“I think he’s a very good person, he always tries to push us to believe in ourselves, to keep it going,” Pedro said.

“I think it was another big game for us, another three points and this is what he wants: to fight, push, until the end.”

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