Brighton vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as Seagulls hammer dismal United
Brighton 4-0 Man Utd: Reaction from the Amex Stadium as the Seagulls thump the woeful Red Devils
Brighton and Hove Albion host Manchester United on Saturday’s late afternoon kick-off, with the Red Devils still fighting for a European berth for next season - although a Champions League spot is now incredibly unlikely to be awaiting Erik ten Hag. The Ajax boss takes over from Ralf Rangnick in the summer, with the latter being appointed Austria’s national team manager alongside a consultancy role at Old Trafford.
Before that though, United still have to claim enough points to at least ensure they finish sixth and take a Europa League place for 2022/23, with the Monday night win over Brentford a step in the right direction. They have just two matches left to play this season, able to reach a maximum of 64 points.
For Brighton, it’s about ensuring they finish the campaign strongly enough to be in the top 10, having been through spells of impressive football this term - but also the usual lack of a scoring touch, with just 34 scored in their 35 Premier League games so far. However they have lost only one of the last six and sit ninth.
Follow all the reaction from Brighton vs Man United below:
Jesse Lingard to leave Manchester United after too many broken promises
Jesse Lingard is intent on leaving Manchester United this summer due to what he feels are too many broken promises by the club, believing it is pointless to see if things change under Erik ten Hag.
The 29-year-old is determined to work his way into England’s World Cup squad at the end of the year, and has interest from Newcastle United, AC Milan, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. Negotiations with two of the clubs are at an advanced stage.
While Ten Hag is prepared to give every player a chance, Lingard is unwilling to stick around because he feels he has been let down by United too many times. That stings the player all the more since he has been at the club since the age of nine, a point he made clear with a Tuesday-evening social media post of a photo from him at that age in United gear.
The latest source of frustration was that Ralf Rangnick left Lingard on the bench for the 3-0 win over Brentford on Monday evening, denying him one final home appearance at Old Trafford. The player had already turned down a loan move in the summer, because he had been assured by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he would be given more game-time. The Norwegian then only started Lingard in one game, a Carabao Cup defeat to West Ham United where he scored.
There was also an opportunity to move in January, when Newcastle initially attempted a loan deal, only for the move to fall apart when the Old Trafford club demanded a £2.5m loan fee and a £12.5m bonus if Eddie Howe’s side avoided relegation. Lingard felt this was unfair treatment as it effectively ensured the switch couldn’t happen for a loyal servant.
Jesse Lingard to leave Manchester United after too many broken promises
Lingard is out of contract this summer and is at an advanced stage of negotiations with two clubs
United boss defends decision as Jesse Lingard misses out on Old Trafford send-off
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has dismissed criticism that it was “classless” to deny Jesse Lingard an Old Trafford send-off earlier this week.
Lingard is one of several players due to leave United this summer as his contract expires in June, but although Rangnick gave Juan Mata and Phil Jones farewell home appearances in the 3-0 win over Brentford on Monday night, Edinson Cavani got the nod ahead of Lingard with 15 minutes to go.
That prompted Lingard’s brother Louie Scott to hit out at Rangnick on social media, pointing to Lingard’s two decades of service since he joined United aged seven in 2000.
United boss defends decision as Jesse Lingard misses out on Old Trafford send-off
Louie Scott hit out on social media at the treatment his brother, the Manchester United player, has received.
Brighton vs Man Utd
Brighton have won three of their last five top-flight matches, as many as they managed in their previous 25. However, Graham Potter’s side have gone eight Premier League home games without victory - four draws, four defeats.
RB Leipzig determined to keep Manchester United transfer target Christopher Nkunku
RB Leipzig have insisted Christopher Nkunku will remain at the Bundesliga club beyond the end of the season.
The 24-year-old France international has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer as part of their squad overhaul under new manager Erik ten Hag.
But Leipzig president Oliver Mintzlaff has now told Sky Sports that “Nkunku will be our player next year”.
However, he did still somewhat leave the door open when it came to the forward being sold, adding that “in football, nobody is unsellable”.
RB Leipzig determined to keep Manchester United transfer target Christopher Nkunku
Nkunku has scored 30 goals for the German side this season
Brighton vs Man Utd
Manchester United have won the last seven meetings between the teams in all competitions. Brighton’s three victories in 27 competitive matches against Man Utd have all come at home - they’ve drawn five and lost 19 in that run.
Brighton vs Man Utd team changes
Graham Potter makes just one change to the Brighton XI that defeated Wolves last time out. Enock Mwepu is out with an injury so Pascal Gross comes in to replace him.
There are no changes for Ralf Rangnick’s Manchester United. Harry Maguire is fit again to play but he only makes the bench.
Brighton vs Man Utd line-ups
Brighton XI: Sanchez, Cucurella, Dunk, Veltman, March, Bissouma, Caicedo, Trossard, Gross, Mac Allister, Welbeck
Man Utd XI: Dea Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Varane, Telles, Matic, McTominay, Elanga, Fernandes, Mata, Ronaldo
Joel Veltman on Man Utd
Brighton defender Joel Veltman is not underestimating Manchester United despite the Red Devils underperforming this season but he is hopeful that the Seagulls can pick up all three points today.
Speaking about the match he said: “We need to be humble, right?We have 44 points – that’s an amazing record for the club. That’s perfect, but one of the things I love about this club is that we still want to improve.
“Hopefully we get can get to 47 points after Saturday. Manchester United want to be in the top four – they are not there these days so their new manager [Erik ten Hag] already has some headaches going into the club this summer.
“We will do our best to win the game and we want to win in front of our home supporters.
“Away from home we’re amazing, and against Manchester United at Old Trafford we had a lot of opportunities and we created a big chance through Jakub [Moder] with his header – it was an amazing save by [David] De Gea.”
Ralf Rangnick on ending the season well
Manchester United’s interim boss, Ralf Rangnick, was asked about the importance of ending the season well to set up the Red Devil’s rebuild under incoming manager Erik ten Hag. He replied:
“Yes, it’s important, both for the qualification of the Europa League, but also for creating a good atmosphere for the next season. I think we have to proceed playing like that.
“We need to get the best performance level in both games. Also in order to convince and to help our fans to get on with next season.”
Declan Rice high on Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United wish-list
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is apparently high up on incoming Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag’s wish-list, according to the Guardian.
The Dutchman will be targeting midfielders and the 23-year-old England international is being considered as an option.
Declan Rice high on Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United wish-list
The England midfielder has impressed at West Ham this season
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