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'Everything is perfect. What a goal': Gary Neville hails Man United's lethal counter attack for third strike against Brighton... comparing it to Cristiano Ronaldo's famous effort against Arsenal in 2009 as fans share their delight side on social media

Manchester United fans were treated to a thrilling display as they overcame Brighton 3-0 on Tuesday, with their third goal rightly attracting plenty of praise.

United continued their excellent form and their quest for a Champions League spot thanks to Mason Greenwood's opener before Bruno Fernandes scored twice at the Amex Stadium.

Fernandes' final goal got everyone talking as he emphatically finished off a fantastic counter-attack in the 50th minute of the Premier League encounter.

Bruno Fernandes sealed Manchester United's victory against Brighton with a lethal third strike

Bruno Fernandes sealed Manchester United's victory against Brighton with a lethal third strike

The Portuguese midfielder volleys home following a rapid counter-attack at the Amex Stadium
Gary Neville compared United's third to their famous counter-attack against Arsenal in 2009

The counter-attack started from Harry Maguire winning a header in United's penalty area to Nemanja Matic spraying a wicked pass on the volley to Greenwood, who then floated a delightful ball into the box for Fernandes to smash home.