Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could fall into familiar trap vs Brighton

When Manchester United travel to the AMEX this evening they do so knowing Brighton will be eyeing revenge.

Erik ten Hag's side came out victorious when the pair met for an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley less than two weeks ago, a 6-7 penalty-shootout win sending the Reds through after 120 minutes did nothing to separate them. Victor Lindelof's penalty settled it but Solly March's was the defining spot-kick, the Seagulls man sending his effort high and wide after Wout Weghorst's now infamous 'kiss of death'.

Roberto De Zerbi admitted after the game that there was nothing wrong with Weghorst's mind games, but Brighton certainly haven't forgotten about that day in London and the narrative surrounding the build-up to this evening has been one of revenge.

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Former Reds striker Danny Welbeck vowed earlier this week to 'put things right' while midfield teammate Billy Gilmour used the term 'payback'. On Monday, Roberto De Zerbi admitted he 'will not sleep' in the build-up to potentially getting one over on United.

Ten Hag need only look as far back as April and a trip to St James' Park for an idea of the kind of battle they face at Brighton. The Reds headed northeast just over a month after beating Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final.

That afternoon saw United's cup final experience shine through as they rode an early Magpies flurry before taking control with goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford. From half-time, Eddie Howe's side barely threatened and in the end it was as straightforward as cup finals go.

Fast forward to April 2 and roles reversed as Joe Willock and Callum Wilson downed United. And it could have been plenty more, with Ten Hag's side