The wily Seagulls midfielder bundled the south coast side ahead in the second half at Manchester United. And with it, he became the Premier League's highest-scoring Japanese player ever. That's now 15 for Mitoma and we're going to go out on a limb and say that record will be extended in the seasons to come.
Just minutes after having a goal disallowed, Brighton get their go-ahead goal as Kaoru Mitoma gets a touch at the far post to make it 2-1 for the Seagulls at Old Trafford.
Brighton enjoyed another fruitful trip to Old Trafford on Sunday, while there were crucial wins for Everton and Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United's season lurched further into turmoil Sunday after a 3-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League. Goals from Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter at Old Trafford consigned United to a 10th defeat in the league.
Andre Onana’s howler seals United’s home loss as struggling Spurs endure another Premier League defeat at Everton.
Kaoru Mitoma rewrote the record for most goals by a Japanese football player in the English Premier League on Sunday as he starred for Brighton and Hove Albion in a 3-1 victory away to Manchester United.
Manchester United’s horror home record continued with defeat to Brighton, who have won their last three Premier League matches at Old Trafford. The Seagulls eased to a comfortable 3-1 win
Manchester United endured a miserable 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday after visiting winger Yankuba Minteh scored one goal and creat..
Brighton break the deadlock as Kaoru Mitoma buries his right-footed effort into the back of the net to give the Seagulls a 1-0 lead against Ipswich Town.
Manchester United slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton as Old Trafford remembered the legendary Denis Law yesterday, while Tottenham’s troubles
Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter scored goals as Brighton beat Ipswich for their first win in nine Premier League games.
Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter both scored to end Brighton & Hove Albion’s run of eight Premier League games without a win as their side beat Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road.