He wasted all the ball I gave him today,But the last one He missed was the one that pained me the most and I’m not happy with Him”, Bruno Fernandez reveals One United that wasted their golden chances today – Not Dialo and not Zirkzee.

Manchester United suffered a heart-wrenching loss at the Amex Stadium, as Brighton snatched a 2-1 victory with a goal in the 95th minute.

Manager Erik ten Hag persisted with his false 9 or split striker formation, but the team struggled to penetrate Brighton’s defense, echoing their previous match against Fulham. The first half ended with Brighton in the lead after former Manchester United player Danny Welbeck netted a close-range goal.

United displayed some improvement after the break, with Amad Diallo scoring from a deflected ball to level the score. They nearly took the lead when a goal by Garnacho was disallowed for offside, involving Joshua Zirkzee who inadvertently interfered. The match seemed destined for a draw until injury time, when Joao Pedro’s header in United’s penalty area secured Brighton’s win.

### Player Ratings:

– **Andre Onana – 7:** Showed improved distribution with a notable long pass to Diogo Dalot. However, he was unable to prevent Brighton’s goals.

– **Diogo Dalot – 7.5:** Excelled in both offensive and defensive roles, including a vital goalline clearance and an excellent cross to Amad.

– **Matthijs de Ligt – 6.5:** Contributed steadily but was on the pitch when Brighton scored the decisive goal, having come on as a substitute for Harry Maguire.

– **Scott McTominay – 6.5:** Replaced Bruno Fernandes and had some attacking freedom but did not significantly impact the match’s outcome.

– **Antony – 6:** Entered late in the game and had minimal impact due to limited time on the field.

### Analysis:

The defeat underscored Manchester United’s persistent issues with their attacking strategy. Despite a more promising second half, the team lacked the creativity and efficiency needed to secure a win, prompting a need to reevaluate their offensive tactics as they aim to bounce back from this loss.