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  "id": 4467954,
  "title": "Fernandes treble inspires Man Utd rout, Chelsea beat Brighton in thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/fernandes-treble-inspires-man-utd-rout-chelsea-beat-brighton-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T17:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/premier-league/2026-08-30-fernandes-treble-inspires-man-utd-rout-chelsea-beat-brighton-in-thriller/"
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  "account": "Bruno Fernandes delivered a dynamic performance with a hat-trick, leading Manchester United to a 5-2 victory over Ipswich at Old Trafford. The treble ensured United rebounded from a 2-0 defeat at Hull, which occurred at the start of the Premier League season. Ipswich took an early lead through Leif Davis in the 29th minute, but Fernandes' contributions in the 40th minute, leading to Matheus Cunha's assist, set the stage for United's dominance. Jacob Greaves scored an own goal in the 56th minute, followed by a penalty converted by Fernandes in the 64th minute. Fernandes sealed his treble in the 68th minute, completing a remarkable display. Bryan Mbeumo added a second goal for United, while Chuba Akpom scored a late consolation for Ipswich. Chelsea extended their winning streak with a thrilling 4-3 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Xabi Alonso's perfect start continued with a 3-2 victory over Fulham on Monday. Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea, with Pedro Neto scoring the decisive goal. Brighton took an early lead with Romeo Lavia's goal from a corner, but Chelsea responded quickly with Pedro and Palmer's goals, and Pedro Neto's cross leading to the final score. Emiliano Martinez made his Chelsea debut in goal, becoming the first player over 30 to start a league game for the Blues in more than two years.",
  "summary": "Bruno Fernandes starred with a hat-trick in Manchester United's 5-2 rout of Ipswich, while Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso's perfect start with a thrilling 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday.",
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        "published": "2026-08-30T15:02:57.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Chelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller, Leeds hold Brentford",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/chelsea-beat-brighton-in-seven-goal-thriller-to-extend-alonsos",
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        "published": "2026-08-30T16:18:54.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Alonso on Caicedo injury worry, Pedro Neto’s future, Enzo Fernandez latest and win over Brighton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/alonso-on-caicedo-injury-worry-pedro-netos-future-enzo-fernandez",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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