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Man United Eliminated from FA Cup by Brighton

Published January 11, 2026, 19:16

Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat against Brighton at Old Trafford in the FA Cup, resulting in their elimination from the competition. The team is currently facing a challenging psychological state due to the lack of a permanent manager, with Darren Fletcher serving as caretaker until a new coach is appointed. Brighton secured the victory with goals from Gruda and Welbeck, while United managed to pull one back through Sesko. Late in the match, Lacey was sent off with a second yellow card for dissent. This marked Brighton's first-ever FA Cup win against Manchester United, ending the 'Red Devils' six-game winning streak in the competition.