What 'very brave' Man Utd player did against Brighton caught the eye of Micah Richards, 'crying out for…'

Micah Richards told Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker the important role that one Manchester United star played during the 4-2 Premier League win over Brighton.

Manchester United continued to build on their momentum on the weekend and the Red Devils have now climbed to sixth place in the Premier League table.

The Red Devils are only one point outside of the Premier League top four after a remarkable turnaround in form under United head coach Ruben Amorim.

Ruben Amorim watched on from the Old Trafford dugout as United produced a strong performance against Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Matheus Cunha broke the deadlock in the first half and Casemiro doubled United’s lead over Brighton before Bryan Mbeumo added his side’s third after the break.

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Micah Richards explains why he was impressed with Luke Shaw in Man Utd’s 4-2 win vs Brighton at Old Trafford

Luke Shaw started in the three-man backline of Ruben Amorim’s tactical system for Manchester United and impressed with the role that he played in the match.

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The England international was withdrawn in the 65th minute for Ayden Heaven, but that was before Luke Shaw showed his versatility for United manager Amorim.

Shaw progressed up the pitch and stationed himself in midfield to provide much-needed support to Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro in the two-man pivot.

Matheus Cunha also linked up with Shaw, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro by dropping into midfield and offering further reinforcements to United’s system.

Speaking on The Rest Is Football, Micah Richards felt that Shaw showed that he was “very brave” to assist in the United midfield after stepping out of the backline.

“What Man Utd have been crying out for is if you’re going to play that system, be brave,” he said.

“Luke Shaw was very brave the way he stepped in, and then they go and get the goal.

“If you look at the positioning yesterday of Cunha, Cunha was filling in in that midfield role.”

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Alan Shearer’s reaction to Man Utd’s Premier League result against Brighton at Old Trafford

United overcame a late scare against Brighton after Danny Welbeck netted a free-kick before Charalampos Kostoulas found the back of the net in injury time.

Bryan Mbeumo completed his brace deep into stoppage time at Old Trafford and ensured that United’s 4-2 win meant his side walked away with all three points.

Speaking on United’s performance, Alan Shearer said: “It was a big win for them.

“Mbeumo getting a couple of goals [with] under [United] pressure in the last few minutes of the game. But then obviously he gets that goal and then it’s all over.”

The Premier League legend continued: “But yeah, that result and the run they’re on will give him [Amorim] huge confidence and everyone else and the belief that his system can work. He was right after all. Let’s see.

“I think, yeah, good result. But let’s see in the next month or so. That’s what’s going to make the difference.

“But for them going forward and for the last few results, well, you’ve got to say well done to them.”

The Red Devils will now turn their attention to Nottingham Forest and their visit to City Ground for their Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon.

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