Luke Shaw had not put a foot wrong all night and then raised his hand. The Manchester United players at least avoided a rendition of 'you're not fit to wear the shirt' but they could not avoid defeat at Brighton again.
United have a new manager and new players - only four starters lined up for the 4-0 drubbing at the Amex last May. Three hundred and sixty two days on from last season's nadir, Brighton continue to have the hex over United. Read more: United player ratings vs Brighton One win in 11 against the Premier League's top 12; eight of them defeats.
This was one of United's bitterest, lost deep into stoppage-time - the 99th minute - the period they are supposed to snatch victory.
Brighton were the only team intent on winning when the fourth official signalled five additional minutes. Now United's Premier League season is in danger of collapsing at the final hurdle.