Managerless Manchester United completed an unwanted cup double as former striker Danny Welbeck helped Brighton send them crashing out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford. In front of his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson and with former team-mate Darren Fletcher in interim charge at his old club, Welbeck belted home Brighton's second to send them into the fourth round. It was the 35-year-old's eighth goal against United and his sixth visiting the stadium he used to call home. The thunderous drive into the roof of Senne Lammens' goal doubled a lead given to Brighton by Brajan Gruda's first-half opener. United have now won once in their last seven games, with title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal their next two opponents.

Source: Express January 11, 2026 18:55 UTC