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Senne Lammens (5/10):
Didn't show much authority when Gruda scored and he almost gifted Brighton a second shortly after. Couldn't be blamed for Welbeck's rocket but difficult to not feel that he has been weighed down by the general malaise at the club after a promising start.
Diogo Dalot (4/10):
Missed two great chances and bungled a promising foray forward. His attacking adventures left United exposed at the back, giving Mount the unenviable task of covering for him when Brighton took the lead.
Leny Yoro (4/10):
Didn't really justify coming into the team at the expense of Heaven as he was found wanting, failing to get tight on Welbeck for either goal.
Lisandro Martinez (6/10):
Solid defensively and created two half-chances with his ever-ambitious passing
Patrick Dorgu (4/10):
A shambles for both goals. For the first one he failed to mark Rutter or notice Gruda creeping up to score on the rebound. Then he was too slow to close down Gruda when he teed up Welbeck. His attacking contribution amounted to one nice pass to Cunha.
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Manuel Ugarte (5/10):
Didn't interrupt Brighton's play when he needed to and his passing was again not up to scratch.
Kobbie Mainoo (7/10):
Made the most of his first start since August as he created three early chances, showing what United were missing given Amorim's refusal to play him or tweak his system to fit him in.
Bruno Fernandes (6/10):
Was responsible for most of United's good moves and dug deep at the end, helping out in defence.
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Mason Mount (5/10):
Got little joy down the right flank and was the first player to come off.
Benjamin Sesko (6/10):
His finishing could have been better, but he gave the team a focal point and his late header gave them hope.
Matheus Cunha (5/10):
Yet again he failed to inspire the team in attack, creating little danger while skewing his one good opportunity off target.
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Joshua Zirkzee (5/10):
Tried to link the play, but United need him to take matters into his own hands at this stage.
Shea Lacey (5/10):
Played well and showed courage, but his passion got the better off him and he was needlessly sent off at the crucial moment.
Harry Maguire (6/10):
Gave United another focal point in attack and he helped Sesko score by providing a double-pronged threat in the air.
Casemiro (6/10):
Provided some much needed power when he came on for Ugarte.
Darren Fletcher (4/10):
Dropping Heaven and Casemiro was a mistake, although Mainoo shone when given his big chance. Despite a good performance, he then removed the midfielder. Has little hope of getting the job for much longer.
