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At the end of a week that saw the storied Premier League team and 13-time FA Cup winner fire head coach Ruben Amorim, the loss at Old Trafford has likely consigned United to another trophyless season and was greeted with loud jeers from the home crowd.
Man United have faced Brighton in six previous FA Cup ties and have won them all, most recently in the 2023 semifinals, prevailing 7-6 on penalties after a goalless draw. In the league, though, Brighton have won three of their last four visits to Old Trafford (the lone loss came this season, a 4-2 reverse) and that makes for an intriguing fixture.
Chris McKenna analyses the main talking points from Manchester United's FA Cup third-round exit at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion
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Dominik Szoboszlai was hero and villain for Liverpool as the home side broke down a spirited Barnsley 4-1 on Monday to set up a FA Cup fourth round tie against Premier League rival Brighton. The Hungarian midfielder gave Liverpool the lead after eight minutes when he silenced the travelling fans with a stunning 30-meter strike.
Manchester United’s season took another hammer blow as they were dumped out the FA Cup by Brighton and Hove Albion.The Red Devils went down 2-1 at home to the Seagulls, their bogey team, to make
We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's FA Cup game between Manchester United and Brighton. Here are some of your comments: Man Utd fans Mac: Still slow play with several players not giving their all.