"Manchester United's hunt for trophies is over inside the second week of January after a ruthless Brighton took advantage of yet another loose defensive performance. This FA Cup third-round knockout means the 13-times winners have been dumped from the competition and the League Cup at the first opportunity for a first time since 1981-82. By the end of May United's season will stand at a total of 40 games their lowest number in a complete campaign since 1914-15."
"Benjamin Sesko steered in an 85th-minute header but United failed to grab the lifeline despite Old Trafford roaring them on. Instead, during the five minutes of added time Shea Lacey received a second yellow and marching orders from Simon Hooper for dissent, the referee having previously booked the 18-year-old substitute for a late tackle. The youngster wandered off appearing in tears: an unfortunate yet apt microcosm of a 2025-26 that is in tatters for United."
Manchester United were eliminated from the FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Brighton, leaving the club trophyless by mid-January. Brighton scored through Brajan Gruda and Danny Welbeck in each half. Benjamin Sesko pulled a goal back with an 85th-minute header but United could not find an equaliser. Shea Lacey was dismissed late for a second yellow and dissent. The exit follows an earlier League Cup elimination at Grimsby and will leave United with only 40 matches this season, their fewest since 1914-15. Darren Fletcher remains interim and the club will appoint another interim manager while United sit seventh, three points off fourth place.
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