‘I cannot feel better than today’: Joao Pedro breaks silence as Brighton destroy Man Utd
Brighton delivered a shocker in the new Premier League season as Joao Pedro headed home a dramatic 95th-minute winner at the expense of Manchester United.
The win extended their 100% start of the season.
Speaking with TNT Sports following the historic win, Brighton goal scorer Joao Pedro, praised the team for delivering the much-needed win ahead of their crucial match away to Arsenal next weekend.
He said: “First I’m very happy for the win. I think this goal at the end shows how much we wanted to win the game, first game at home against a big team. I cannot feel better than today. I think the team did well and now we need to rest because we have another big game next weekend.”
On the fans’ reactions: “I think the fans know the power of the team so they always expect a great game against big teams and today we won so I think everyone is happy and we need to enjoy.”
On staying motivated in the game: “Like the gaffer said to us, we need to believe in ourselves, we know they are United, a big club, but I think everyone wants to show our power. I think this is what motivates us to fight against a big team and you never know. Now we need to think about the next game, another big team.”
On Fabian Hurzeler’s impact: “I think he’s a very good person, he always tries to push us to believe in ourselves, to keep it going. I think it was another big game for us, another three points and this is what he wants: to fight, push, until the end.”
