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.

André Onana's howler gifted Georginio Rutter a goal that helped clinch victory for Brighton at Old Trafford. The Seagulls have enjoyed their trips to Old Trafford in recent times and this was no exception with the visitors taking the lead inside the first five minutes.