Graham Potter’s team impressed against Erik ten Hag’s men and two goals from Pascal Gross saw Albion triumph at Old Trafford for the first time in their Premier League history.
A number of players shone for the Seagulls but only two made Garth Crooks’ team of week on the BBC Sport website.
It was a drama packed opening weekend for the Premier League with Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City all looking impressive as they claimed maximum points.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool dropped two points in 2-2 draw as they came up against a fired-up Fulham side at Craven Cottage.
Marc Cucurella started his new life at Chelsea with a 1-0 win at Everton and Bournemouth returned to the top flight with a bang as they beat Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa 2-0.
Here’s who made Garth’s team of the week...
It was a drama packed opening weekend for the Premier League with Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City all looking impressive as they claimed maximum points.