Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE highlights and reaction as Erik ten Hag loses first game

Manchester United have slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in their first match under Erik ten Hag.

It wasn't the auspicious start that Ten Hag was looking for as United got their Premier League campaign underway with a poor display against the visiting Seagulls, who were two ahead at the break thanks to a Pascal Gross double.

United looked better upon the introduction of Cristiano Ronaldo in the second half and pulled one back through a scrappy Alexis Mac Alister own goal but struggled to break through the Brighton back line again and didn't have many clear chances for the leveller.

We'll bring you all the build-up, action and reaction from today's game right here.

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Brighton keep the ball excellently throughout added time and don't give United a single chance. An opening defeat for Erik ten Hag.

Can United find the equaliser?

Garnacho, Elanga and Malacia are all coming on as United continue to look for a second goal but struggle to get any clear chances.

Fernandes, Sancho and Shaw replaced.

Martinez gets the ball in the attacking half and lets fly with an effort from distance that sails just over.

Van de Beek replaces McTominay.

The goal has galvanised players and the crowd, with United now pushing hard for the leveller. Dalot cuts inside and has a shot that Sanchez spills. The keeper is nervous after his mishap.

Sanchez misses the ball from Fernandes' corner and it lands for Dalot who flicks it in though it's eventually given as a Mac Alister own goal.

A VAR check made sure a