The 3-1 defeat means Amorim’s side have gone 12 games across all competitions without a clean sheet and, after a recent uptick in performances, the manager is left pondering how to improve his side. They sit 13th in the Premier League after 22 matches.

Follow the reaction as Manchester United are beaten 3-1 by Brighton at home, with their fifth defeat in eight games leaving them 13th in the table

Manchester United slumped to a dismal defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim's side were resoundingly beaten 3-1 by the Seagulls

Ruben Amorim has revealed what Sir Alex Ferguson told him just before Manchester United ’s dismal 3-1 loss to Brighton. It appeared that United had turned a corner at the turn of the new year but Sunday’s performance at Old Trafford showed they still have a long way to go as they were outclassed by the Seagulls.

Amorim's response to Andre Onana's poor play on the third goal may be of special interest to many, but the real story may be Manchester United's absolute lack of open play cutting edge inside the opponents' box.

Ruben Amorim has said he will not change his style even though his team are being the "worst in the history of Manchester United."

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Ruben Amorim gave a withering assessment of his Manchester United team after its latest loss. The head coach admits it might be the “worst” team in the club’s storied history.

It's either part of some high-stakes 10-dimensional strategy we cannot fathom or signs of a man with a kamikaze pilot approach to emotional restraint.

In the aftermath of a 3-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has declared that his squad of players are possibly the worst in the club’s entire history.

Manchester United suffered a 3-1 defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Old Trafford Stadium on Sunday, suffering their sixth home loss of the season and their 10th overall as a result.