Fernandes Gets 8, Sesko With 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Brighton | OneFootball

Manchester United welcomed Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the FA Cup. The Red Devils made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 12th minute when Brajan Gruda found the back of the net. Darren Fletcher’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.

Danny Welbeck doubled Brighton’s advantage in the 65th minute. However, Benjamin Sesko got a goal back for Man United in the 85th minute. Shea Lacey was sent off by the referee in the 90th minute as the Red Devils crashed to a tough 2-1 loss at the Theatre of Dreams.

Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the clash against the Seagulls.

Lammens didn’t make a save in the game and was guilty of making a poor error at the back.

RB: Diogo Dalot – 6/10

He did his fair share of defending and was not afraid to have a strike at goal.

CB: Lisandro Martinez – 7/10

Martinez performed his defensive duties well and was a good presence on the ball.

CB: Leny Yoro – 6.5/10

He cleared his lines when he could, but it was not enough today.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 11: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on January 11, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

LB: Patrick Dorgu – 7/10

He caught the eye at times on both ends of the field.

CM: Manuel Ugarte – 6.5/10

Ugarte got stuck in with some crunching tackles but offered very little in the final third.

CM: Kobbie Mainoo – 6.5/10

He anchored the midfield well and engineered some inviting chances in the opponent’s half.

RM: Matheus Cunha – 7/10

Cunha caused a few headaches for his marker but failed to register a goal.

CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 8/10

The Portuguese talent created a few inviting chances for his teammates in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

LM: Mason Mount – 6/10

He was quiet for most of his time on the field.

ST: Benjamin Sesko – 7.5/10

Sesko was not shy of having a strike at goal and managed to score in the 85th minute.

Substitutes:

ST: Joshua Zirkzee – 6.5/10

He made one good chance in the final third.

CAM: Shea Lacey – 5/10

Lacey let his teammates down by getting sent off late in the game.

CM: Casemiro – 6.5/10

He made one good chance in the final third.

CB: Harry Maguire – 6/10