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.

Darren Fletcher backs one of Manchester United’s young stars and hits out at the referee after a red card in their FA Cup loss to Brighton. Manchester United caretaker manager Darren Fletcher has come to the defence of teenager Shea Lacey after the 18-year-old was sent off during the 2–1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford.

Chris McKenna analyses the main talking points from Manchester United's FA Cup third-round exit at the hands of Brighton & Hoive Albion

Darren Fletcher, who has been in charge for two games, and Ruud van Nistelrooy are also in contention to oversee the remainder of the campaign, though the Scot’s candidature may have been damaged by their FA Cup exit to Brighton.

Manchester United fell 2-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford on Sunday.United started the game on the front foot with Diogo Dalot squandering a big chance to give

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,

Brajan Gruda's opener made him the first Brighton player to score in the FA Cup against Manchester United since Gary Stevens in the 1983 final, with the Seagulls going goalless in their previous four meetings with the Red Devils in this competition before this match.