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 l

United are set to meet Solskjaer for face-to-face discussions in the coming days and are planning to do the same with Carrick.

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.

Ruben Amorim has become the sixth Manchester United manager to be sacked in less than 13 years, with the Portuguese's hugely disappointing tenure coming to an end on Monday in acrimonious circumstances.