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.

Manchester United were beaten 3-1 by Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Red Devils have now lost four of their last five matches at Old Trafford, and were second best in this contest.

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler says Kaoru Mitoma “has everything” after the left-winger’s influential role in the 3-1 win at Manchester United. Mitoma restored Brighton’s lead in the second half to become Japan’s record Premier League scorer with 15 goals,

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler, spoke to Sky Sports after today's game: "We showed a very good performance and had good balance. We dominated and made good chances in the second half." On doing the double against Manchester United this season: "We are proud and happy but these games only give three points so we have to keep pushing.