Danny Welbeck

Brighton were 2-1 winners against Man United in their Premier League opener at Old Trafford.

Addressing his 5.2million followers, Neville tweeted: "Best United player just leaving the pitch Welbeck." He caused United captain Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez several problems throughout the 90 minutes. It brought about change in the dugout with Erik ten Hag appointed as manager.

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We don’t have time and we have to deliver. “We have to take the lessons and learn quickly from it. It’s a historic win for us so it’s something to be happy about.

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "It was a great start to the season, three points at Old Trafford. It's a very difficult place ...

"We beat United a few months ago but as a team we're growing and developing, there is a lot of experience and we showed maturity in the game today. "We're looking to develop as a club. "Obviously we were disappointed to concede from a corner but after that, we know the quality of players they have and it's going to be difficult.

Brighton & Hove Albion beat Manchester United 2-1 on the opening day of the Premier League season and striker Danny Welbeck was a key reason behind the win ...

The England international has good form against his old club and his performance at Old Trafford led to Sky Sports pundit Neville calling him the best United player on the pitch. Tweeting from his social media account, Neville said: "Best United player just leaving the pitch “Welbeck”. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has heaped praise on Brighton striker Danny Welbeck following his performance on Sunday afternoon.

Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher pinpointed the reason why Manchester United's defence were torn to shreds by Brighton.

Just four passes was all it took to move the ball into United’s penalty area from where Trossard crossed from the right for Gross to score at the far post. Scott McTominay lost possession inside the visitors’ half and Leandro Trossard played a through-ball to Welbeck, whose cut-back across the six-yard area was turned home by Pascal Gross at the far post. It was ten Hag's first taste of Premier League football and the former Ajax boss is now well aware of the work to be done.