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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United player ratings as Victor Lindelof good and Anthony Martial poor vs Brighton

David de Gea

Stood up well to block Kaoru Mitoma's third-minute chance with his face and carried on. 6

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Was involved in an absorbing duel with Mitoma, who had more joy than in the FA Cup semi-final, yet Wan-Bissaka still kept him at bay. 6

Victor Lindelof

His casual pass was intercepted by Mitoma for Brighton's early chance but other than that lapse he was a calm presence. 6

Read more: Brighton vs Manchester United highlights

Luke Shaw

So authoritative again in his fourth match running at centre half it is easy to forget he is playing out of position. Barely put a foot wrong. Then he erred with his hand. 6

Diogo Dalot

Relocated to left-back and understandably cautious with his work cut out. Defended with discipline and earned appreciation from De Gea. 6

Casemiro

Went close with a header and booked again for a needlessly rash tackle on Alexis Mac Allister. Lucky not to be sent off for a lunge on Moises Caicedo. 5

Fred

A logical starter to counter Caicedo but he was not remotely influential and too often sloppy with his passes. 5

Antony

Squandered a great chance in the second-minute. His link-up play was decent but frustration got the better of him and he was booked for a malicious foul. 6

Bruno Fernandes

His risk-taking was warranted with United's directness having some joy against Lewis Dunk and Adam Webster's. Waned after the pause. 6

Marcus Rashford

Bright and engineered a good chance only for his shot to be too close to Jadon Steele. Switched roles with Anthony Martial in the second half. 6

Anthony Martial

Berated by Ten Hag and then had a good chance just before half time but failed to keep it down. Another goalless start. 5

Subs

Jadon Sancho

A rare appearance on the right. 5

Marcel Sabitzer

Pressed urgently. 5

Wout Weghorst

Late cameo. 5

Manager

Freshened the team up with some logical changes but only Wan-Bissaka performed to a remotely respectable level. Did little to address the midfield and Brighton earned their win. 5

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