In a season full of lows, Manchester United's early FA Cup exit only deepens their misery, denying them any chance of silverware this season.

Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher said Sunday's FA Cup defeat by Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford exposed the fragile nature of the squad.

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Man United have faced Brighton in six previous FA Cup ties and have won them all, most recently in the 2023 semifinals, prevailing 7-6 on penalties after a goalless draw. In the league, though, Brighton have won three of their last four visits to Old Trafford (the lone loss came this season, a 4-2 reverse) and that makes for an intriguing fixture.

Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United. The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell as head coach was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches.

Manchester United couldn't make the most of a soft landing spot for caretaker manager Darren Fletcher, drawing Burnley 2-2 at Turf Moor on Wednesday in the first match since the firing of Ruben Amorim.