Despite a promising first half where United dominated, a late goal from Brighton saw them suffer their first defeat of the season due to poor defending.
United's defense broke down at critical moments, particularly with Maguire's failure to mark, allowing Welbeck to score against his former club.
Ten Hag's halftime tactical adjustments initially appeared promising, but United's inability to finish and a defensive lapse led to a heartbreaking stoppage-time loss.
The game highlighted United's ongoing struggles with defensive discipline and the challenge of converting strong performances into tangible results on the scoreboard.
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