Albion delivered another unforgettable performance at Old Trafford, stunning Manchester United with a commanding 3-1 victory that showcased their attacking flair and clinical finishing.
From the first whistle, Albion seized control of the match, and it took just four minutes for Kaoru Mitoma to slice through United’s defense. Mitoma, darting down the left, unselfishly teed up Yankuba Minteh, who calmly slotted home his third goal of the season, leaving United and their fans shell-shocked.

Though Manchester United clawed back through a Bruno Fernandes penalty in the 21st minute, Albion refused to waver. Even a disallowed Joao Pedro goal early in the second half couldn’t dampen their momentum. Mitoma struck again on the hour mark, converting Minteh’s precise cross to become the Premier League’s all-time leading Japanese scorer.

As the clock ticked down, substitute Georginio Rutter capitalized on a blunder by United goalkeeper Andre Onana, pouncing to seal Albion’s sixth win in their last seven meetings with the Red Devils. “The pace of Minteh and Mitoma was a threat all afternoon,” noted observers, as the duo ran United’s defense ragged.
This win extends Albion’s unbeaten run to seven games in all competitions, propelling them into ninth place and within touching distance of the European spots. The jubilant traveling fans savored the triumph, their cheers echoing through Old Trafford long after the final whistle.