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.

Manchester United slumped to another home loss to a Brighton team struggling for results, and the most damning aspect is everyone simply expected it.

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.

For Fabian Hurtzeler, while his Brighton side have performed well, he'll also be figuring out how to pick apart Manchester United's defense in an effort to make sure that his Seagulls don't rack up more draws during this season.

Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE! A second south coast club visits Old Trafford inside a week as Ruben Amorim looks to record back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time as manager after scrapping past Southampton in midweek.