Albion gave it a go but lost at Old Trafford for the first time since 2021-22.

They were their own worst enemies at times to help Manchester United on their way.

But goals from Danny Welbeck and Charalampos Kostoulas, his first in the Premier League, gave hope.

Here are five things we saw and heard on a lively evening in the North West.

The run ends

Albion’s winning run at Old Trafford had to end at some point.

But at least it happened with a fight.

Seagulls fans were sensing a famous point when Kostoulas rose to meet James Milner’s pinpoint corner and make it 3-2.

But the Seagulls never really got into a position to threaten the leveller.

It felt like they really needed that Tommy Watson effort soon after the Welbeck free-kick to go in if they were to rescue a result against the clock.

But it was a creditable salvage attempt.

Game-changer

It was the period which changed the game.

Certainly, sitting in the...