Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that Brighton & Hove Albion deserved better than defeat after his side’s 1-0 Premier League win over the promoted club at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The Red Devils needed a late own goal from the Seagulls’ Lewis Dunk to secure all three points in what proved to be a tough test from Chris Hughton’s side.
The result saw United cut the gap on league leaders Manchester City to five points ahead of their rivals’ trip to Huddersfield Town on Sunday.
Speaking after the game, Mourinho stated the Seagulls should have gone home with at least a point.
“I want to be honest and give them what they deserve, for me probably they deserve more than the result they got,” he told reporters in his post-match press conference.
“They played really well, they had a good defensive organisation and then when they had the ball they were dangerous. Honestly I think Brighton was very, very good.
“I think we were more spirit and heart than quality.
Mourinho: Brighton Deserved More Than Draw Vs Man United
