Manchester United was eliminated from the FA Cup, losing 1-2 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion. United's focus will now shift solely to the Premier League, marking a bigger disappointment in interim manager Darren Fletcher's second game and his first at Old Trafford. After losing to fourth-tier Grimsby Town in their first League Cup match this season, the FA Cup was United's only remaining chance to win a trophy, but Brighton deservedly secured its first win over United in this competition. Brian Grodh's goal in the 12th minute gave Brighton the lead, and Welbeck doubled the tally with a powerful strike in the second half. Benjamin Chico gave United a glimmer of hope, but they couldn't find an equalizer, and their misery was compounded when young player Shi Lasi received a red card for a second booking. This is the first time the 13-time FA Cup winner Manchester United has been eliminated in the third round since 2014.
