Ralph Rangnik has apologized to Manchester United supporters after their “unacceptable” defeat, which ensures that the club will finish with its lowest number of points in the Premier League. United have been accused of being on the beach during their gloomy season, and the unfortunate Rangnik team, which is in danger of missing the Europa League qualifiers, have all been at sea and Brighton is raging on the South Coast.
Rangnik said: “In the beginning, it is important to apologize to our supporters. They went all the way from Manchester to Brighton. We just weren’t good enough from start to finish. The performance was very poor.
“Today was a humiliating defeat. Even more for Manchester United. It was the second biggest defeat of my career. Not only did we lose 4-0, but so did the way we played. It was unacceptable. “
Graham Potter’s team came out of the blocks and Moses Caicedo’s early strike put Brighton in command. Goals in the second half by Marc Cucurela, Pascal Gross and the outstanding Leandro Trosar in 11 minutes brought a new low level for the United team from the inappropriate, as they fell to the fifth consecutive loss as a guest. Brighton had not won at home since Boxing Day, but it seemed that Christmas came early for the home fans after this euphoric victory.
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Eric ten Haag is focused on winning the title at Ajax before he can start his new job at Old Trafford, but when the new manager watches a replay of this ugly show, he can be forgiven for doubting his decision to take on the challenge. . A monumental work on the recovery is imminent, and Brighton has ruthlessly revealed all the shortcomings in the defeated United team.
Potter, who described it as the best atmosphere during his tenure in front of a record audience in Brighton, said: “We had to suffer a little at home in terms of giving our supporters more happy memories. I think we made up for it today.
“It was a great performance and a fantastic result. As much for winning and ranking in the league, so much for creating memories and moments that we can share with people, and today was a special day. ”
The hosts started brilliantly, but Danny Welbeck failed to direct his header from Trosar’s cross into the goal. Trosar seemed in the mood to embarrass United and threatened Brighton on the wing.
United have lost their previous four away games and had uncertainty in their game, which highlighted their recent struggles. Their slow start was summed up by Cristiano Ronaldo, who lavishly sent a pass a short distance out of play to the delight of the home fans.
Brighton were much sharper to the ball and their positivity was rewarded with a breakthrough after 15 minutes. Gross’s shot was aimed and the ball fell to Caicedo, who struck low from the edge of the zone beyond David de Gea’s desperate dive for his first goal for the club. It was no more than Brighton deserved.
In response, Bruno Fernandes ambitiously tried to shoot a volley from the edge of the zone, but his wrong effort harmlessly came out of play. Nemanja Matic was next in action, but the midfielder’s meek effort was also far from the goal.
United struggled to cope with the influential Trosar, and Welbeck volleyed over the crossbar from a free kick, with Brighton continuing to dominate.
They threatened again after Scott McTominey carelessly allowed possession into his own half, but Trosar slipped his shot away from the far post.
Ronaldo had the opportunity to finally test Robert Sanchez before the break from a free kick in a dangerous position, but a disappointing shot over the crossbar.
Moses Caicedo celebrates Brighton’s first goal against Manchester United. Photo: James Marsh / Shutterstock
Brighton were close to adding a second goal shortly before half-time after Rafael Varane failed to control Sanchez’s long clearing of the field, but Welbeck failed to direct his will towards the goal. This would complement the excellent performance in the first half of the hosts against their fragile rivals and a sign of impending dominance.
Rangnik was rightly not impressed with the first 45 minutes and chose to replace Fred and Edinson Cavani in place of Matic and Anthony Elanga in the double shift at halftime.
But within three minutes of the restart, United fell even further behind. Trosar threw Kukurela and the Spanish defender put the ball in the roof of the net at close range. The Amex Stadium was rocking and United were on extremely unstable ground.
It took 55 minutes for United’s first shot on target, but Juan Mata’s volley flew straight into Sanchez’s hands.
Brighton complicated United’s misery with their third goal after Trosar played in Gross and the midfielder calmly passed the ball past De Gea.
It got even worse for the visitors when Diogo Dalot’s clean-up was put into the net by Trosar for Brighton’s fourth goal. This was checked by the VAR for a possible handball, but there was absolutely no break for United.
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Alexis McAllister was denied a fifth goal by Brighton with his shot hit the crossbar by Dalot. United’s despair was summed up when Cavani’s goal was rejected offside. He knocked the ball home after a header by substitute Harry Maguire was parried by Sanchez.
Welbeck almost added another goal late – his shot went past the crossbar – but it was a five-star performance by Brighton and another extremely painful blow for this pathetic United team.
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