Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion, raising concerns about manager Erik ten Hag's tactics and player performances. Joao Pedro scored the winning goal in stoppage time, leaving United with no points despite having numerous chances. Marcus Rashford's underwhelming performance, with only 13 successful passes and seven losses of possession, has sparked calls for him to be benched in favor of Alejandro Garnacho, who showed promise after coming off the bench. A key moment came when Garnacho's goal was disallowed due to Joshua Zirkzee being offside, a decision confirmed by VAR. Brighton's manager praised his team's resilience and control, especially in the second half. Meanwhile, ten Hag emphasized the need for better game management and hinted at potential incoming transfers to strengthen the squad.