Darren Fletcher has hinted he will not be given the Manchester United job for the remainder of the season after his side were dumped out of the FA Cup in the third round by Brighton. The former United midfielder has failed to win either of his games since being named interim boss following Ruben Amorim's sacking on Monday,

Interim Manchester United boss Darren Fletcher has made a stunning admission about the squad, following the club’s loss at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion in the third round of the FA

Darren Fletcher admitted that Manchester United ’s players were “fragile” after their latest defeat, this time in the FA Cup at home to Brighton.

The new interim manager's inaugural press conference shed light on his likely approach at Burnley on Wednesday

Manchester United’s latest shake-up under Ineos has led to another round of changes behind the scenes, but one departure in particular seems to be lingering over the club. The abrupt end to Ruben Amorim’s stint last Monday signalled that United would again turn to an interim solution rather than commit to a full-time appointment.

Danny Welbeck haunted Manchester United yet again as Brighton became only the third team in 43 years to knock the Red Devils out of the FA Cup in the third round to the tune of a 2-1 win. The former United striker played his part in the Seagulls taking the lead at Old Trafford and then doubled their advantage with a second half piledriver.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to return to Manchester United as the Red Devils’ interim boss but current caretaker coach Darren Fletcher remains an option for the rest of the season

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.