Brighton condemn Manchester United to sixth home defeat of the season

There had been poignant tributes to Denis Law before kick-off, after the former United striker died on Friday, only for the club’s halcyon years to be quickly forgotten as new manager Ruben Amorim saw his team display familiar frailties.

ANOTHER LOSS: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks frustrated. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Manchester United 1 Brighton & Hove Albion 3

OLD Trafford rose to pay tribute to Denis Law yesterday, but once proceedings turned to football matters, there was no hint of the former glories presided over by the Manchester United great.