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 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.

Ruben Amorim's Red Devils look to stretch their unbeaten run to four matches as they host the Seagulls.

Ruben Amorim's Red Devils failed in their bid to win consecutive Premier League games for the first time since the end of last season, instead losing a third-straight game to Brighton at Old Trafford.