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.

Regardless of the outcome in Manchester, victory in that final game should at least be enough to secure a seeded place in the play-off round, but a positive result at Old Trafford would do wonders for morale and give Clement a much-needed filip as he seeks to justify the show of faith from the board.

Real Madrid went to the top of La Liga with a 4-1 over Las Palmas, while both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona dropped points while in Serie A, Napoli beat Atalanta 3-2 in a top-of-the-table clash to extend their lead.

Follow the reaction as Manchester United are beaten 3-1 by Brighton at home, with their fifth defeat in eight games leaving them 13th in the table

Carlos Baleba’s hilarious victory celebration was caught on camera following Brighton’s win over Manchester United. The Seagulls secured a comfortable 3-1 victory at Old Trafford on

Jason Steele and Jack Hinshelwood took roles now occupied by Bart Verbruggen and Pervis Estupinan, who were ruled out at the time. Looking back to that first weekend, there were no Premier League results which catch the eye months later.

Manchester United were condemned to a fourth loss in five home games as Brighton breezed past the Red Devils at Old Trafford. The visitors took an early lead through Yankuba Minteh, but this was cancelled out midway through the first-half as Bruno Fernandes levelled from the spot.

Man United endured a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, compounding Ruben Amorim's troubles on a day dedicated to paying tribute to Denis Law

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.

OLD TRAFFORD paid a heart-warming tribute to Manchester United legend Denis Law after his death aged 84. Legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson joined Law’s former team-mates Paddy Crerand and

The Manchester United head coach admitted that the current team "may be the worst in history" after another defeat against Brighton.

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.