Erik ten Hag hints at Manchester United's next future star and more moments missed vs Brighton

Manchester United suffered their third defeat of the season thanks to a 3-1 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.

Despite a positive start to proceedings, the Reds were behind on 20 minutes when former United man Danny Welbeck tapped home from close range. Rasmus Hojlund thought he may have got his first goal for the club but VAR adjudged the ball had gone out of play in the build-up.

The Seagulls pressed on after the first-half scare and made it 2-0 through Pascal Gross. Joao Pedro added a third with 20 minutes remaining to put the match beyond doubt but Hannibal Mejbri bagged a consolation with his first for the senior team moments later.

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After a disappointing afternoon at the Theatre of Dreams, MEN Sport has taken a look at things you may have missed this weekend.

Luck hasn't been on United's side this season when it comes to injuries but the knocks picked up by likes of Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo have allowed Dan Gore the chance to soak up the experience of being a regular in the matchday squads. The youngster was named on the bench against Brighton and has now been included in all three of United's last three matchday squads.

The 18-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for United but Ten Hag clearly likes the look of him. Mainoo looks set to have a bright future at United having been included in a whole host of matchday squads last season and Gore could be next in line.

The Reds suffered their first home Premier League defeat of the season yesterday and it was also the first time they had been beaten in a league game at Old Trafford for over a year. The last team to beat them? Brighton.

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