The FA Cup semi-final result between Manchester United and Brighton, a game less than two weeks old, was never far from the Amex Stadium on Thursday night.
The rowdy Brighton fans, fuelled by semi-final disappointment, presided over a game in which tensions simmered and felt bound to boil over in the final minutes as United seemed unsure whether to play for the goalless draw.
Truth be told, Manchester United and Brighton are two very evenly matched sides. Despite vastly divergent squad values and wage bills, both clubs have players who belong in the Champions League and those who don’t.
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