Bruno at the double for Man U

BRUNO Fernandes continued his fine start to life at Manchester United as he hit a brace in a comfortable Premier League win at Brighton.

The 25-year-old January signing shone in a 3-0 win, scoring in either half as Mason Greenwood set the ball rolling.

United had lost on their previous two Premier League matches at the Amex Stadium but set that right in style against a Brighton side surprisingly out of sorts.

The hosts had beaten Arsenal and held Leicester to a draw since the restart but were never at the races here.

Fernandes had already come inches away from breaking the deadlock, cracking a post after being slipped in by Paul Pogba, whose shot from the rebound deflected behind.

Greenwood would be the one to open the scoring, breaking inside from the right and outfoxing his marker before firing in his sixth Premier League goal of the campaign.

Fernandes would soon regain his spotlight, curling a free-kick over before doubling United’s lead, turning home from the edge of the box on the half-hour mark.

Brighton boss Graham Potter responded by introducing Neal Maupay and Leandro Trossard for the second half.

It made no difference to the encounter, however, as United hit their third less than five minute after the restart.

With the Seagulls taking more risks, Nemanja Matic played a fine long ball to catch Brighton upfield and Greenwood collected in space.

His deep cross was finished emphatically by Fernandes, giving Mat Ryan no chance.

The win means United have extended their unbeaten run to 15 games and closed back up on the top four.

Mason Greenwood