Brighton beat Man Utd to avenge FA Cup defeat
Brighton gained sweet revenge for their defeat to Manchester United on penalties in the FA Cup semi-final on Thursday as Alexis Mac Allister scored from the spot in the dying seconds to earn a 1-0 win. Classy Brighton dominated possession but lacked a cutting edge until Luke Shaw's handball deep into injury time gave them a chance to take all three points. The Seagulls beat United 2-1 in their first match of the season but suffered a painful defeat in last month's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on spot-kicks. The result leaves United in fourth place in the Premier League with five games to play – four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool with a game in hand. Brighton – seeking to qualify for Europe for the first time in their history -- are now sixth. After a first-half that had 17 shots on goal, most of them for Brighton, the second period was a scrappier affair. In the closing stages, Brighton substitute Solly March drove wide after a driving run from midfield, then United goalkeeper David De Gea was forced to dive sharply to keep out a Mac Allister strike in the 90th minute.  When the penalty finally arrived, however, the Argentinian made no mistake, lashing the ball high into the net. (AFP)