"Managerless Manchester United's hopes of ending a topsy-turvy season with silverware went up in smoke as Danny Welbeck once again scored against his former club and Brighton finally secured a first FA Cup victory against the Red Devils. A whirlwind week that began with Ruben Amorim's sacking after 14 underwhelming months ended in disappointment as Darren Fletcher oversaw a third-round exit in what is set to be his final match in interim charge."
"Brighton were eliminated by United in the six previous FA Cup ties between them, but they ended that hoodoo with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford courtesy of Brajan Gruda's early effort and Welbeck's eighth goal against his boyhood club. Albion survived a late surge after Benjamin Sesko's header, with teenage substitute Shea Lacey sent off for collecting two bookings as the Red Devils failed to reach the fourth round for the first time in 12 years."
Manchester United, without a permanent manager, exited the FA Cup after a 2-1 home defeat by Brighton. Brighton took an early lead through Brajan Gruda before Danny Welbeck scored his eighth goal against his boyhood club to secure victory. Darren Fletcher oversaw the third-round exit in what is set to be his final match as interim manager following Ruben Amorim's recent sacking. Teenage substitute Shea Lacey was sent off after two bookings as United mounted a late response that included a Benjamin Sesko header. The result leaves United with just 40 competitive matches this season and effectively ends realistic hopes of silverware amid a large Premier League points gap.
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