The Red Devils have now lost four of their last five matches at Old Trafford, and were second best in this contest.

Hurzeler’s players showed scant regard for lofty reputations. There was an unmistakable air of opportunity knocking off the back of a restorative 4-0 win at Norwich in the FA Cup and a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Thursday, which ended eight matches without a win in the league — including six draws.

Bruno Fernandes's 23rd-minute penalty cancelled out an early opener from Yankuba Minteh but Ruben Amorim 's inconsistent United side remain without back-to-back Premier League wins all season, and Brighton are becoming a bogey team, having now won six of their last seven league matches against United.

Brighton won their third straight league match at Old Trafford, while Manchester United sit 13th after losing four of their last five home league games

Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe analyze a chaotic Sunday in Matchweek 22, where Brighton upended Manchester United, Manchester City routed Ipswich Town, Everton stunned Spurs, and more.

After yet another home loss at Old Trafford, this time to Brighton & Hove Albion, coach Ruben Amorim delivered a powerful statement, boldly declaring his team as "the worst Manchester United in history.

He looked just like his dad scoring a hat trick in a 4-1 Bournemouth win against his father’s old club, Newcastle. A winner-within-a-winner gong goes to Tyler Adams, as the American defensive midfielder stole Kieran Trippier’s pass and assisted on Kluivert’s screamer of a third goal.

Christian Polanco and John Shin talk about the struggles from Manchester United this season, Everton finally defeating Tottenham at home, Arsenal dropping critical points and Taylor Twellman joins the show to discuss the upcoming MLS season.

Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Ruben Amorim's Red Devils host Brighton on Saturday in a bid to win consecutive Premier League games for the first time since the end of last season.

Manchester United suffered their sixth home Premier League defeat of the season, their most from their opening 12 home matches of a league season since 1893-94 (7). Brighton have scored the first goal in eight of their past 10 Premier League games against Manchester United, including each of their past three in a row at Old Trafford.