Denis Law, Man UTD and Brighton
Brighton capitalise on a disastrous mistake from Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana as they claim a third successive Old Trafford victory.
Manchester United will pay tribute to Denis Law before facing Albion on what will be an emotional afternoon at Old Trafford. The king of the Stretford End died on Friday. Fans have been leaving scarves, flowers and other tributes at the statue of Law, George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton outside the stadium.
Manchester United slumped to another home loss to a Brighton team struggling for results, and the most damning aspect is everyone simply expected it.
Manchester United endured a miserable 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday after visiting winger Yankuba Minteh scored one goal and created another, with the hosts not helped by a howler from goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Manchester United have paid tribute to Denis Law, with legends laying a wreath, a minute's applause and flags at half mast at Old Trafford. The family of the former United and Scotland striker said he died on Friday at the age of 84.
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.
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Manchester United fans paid tribute to Denis Law on Sunday, following the death of the Old Trafford icon. Former Scotland striker Law’s death was confirmed on Friday. He was 84 and had been diagnosed with dementia in 2021.
It read: Denis Law: The King of the Stretford End. Rest in peace. A warrior born on Scotland's land, Who rose to rule with a master’s hand. The Stretford End, his loyal throne, Where Denis Law made greatness known.
Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler and Danny Welbeck embraced Sir Alex Ferguson after an emotional tribute to the late Denis Law at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim has revealed what Sir Alex Ferguson told him just before Manchester United ’s dismal 3-1 loss to Brighton. It appeared that United had turned a corner at the turn of the new year but Sunday’s performance at Old Trafford showed they still have a long way to go as they were outclassed by the Seagulls.