Manchester United's FA Cup dreams were shattered in a breathtaking encounter at Old Trafford, where Brighton & Hove Albion produced a stunning 2-1 victory that will be remembered as an instant classic.
The match began with Manchester United taking an early lead through Diogo Dalot, seemingly setting the stage for a comfortable home win. Brighton quickly responded, with Brajan Gruda equalizing, before Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martínez appeared to put United in control with two quick goals.
Danny Welbeck's 64th-minute strike reignited Brighton's hopes, setting the stage for a dramatic finale. In a moment of pure brilliance, Benjamin Sesko delivered the knockout blow in the 85th minute, stunning the home crowd with a late winner that will be etched in FA Cup folklore.
Despite United's dominant 59.5% possession, Brighton proved ruthlessly clinical, converting two of their four shots on target. Sesko emerged as the match's standout performer, scoring two crucial goals that turned the tide of the match.
The unexpected defeat ends United's FA Cup campaign prematurely, with Harry Maguire's late consolation goal doing little to soften the blow. Brighton's victory stands as a testament to their resilience and tactical prowess, sending shockwaves through Old Trafford.
Manchester United will look to bounce back when they host Aston Villa on January 25, while Brighton will carry the momentum of this memorable cup triumph into their next fixture.