Despite Manchester United claiming a 2-0 win over Brighton, they finished the Premier League season in a disappointing 8th place. Diogo Dalot and Rasmus Hojlund scored the goals to secure the victory on the final day, but it was a difficult campaign overall for the Red Devils.

Brighton dominated large spells of the match and could have scored multiple times, but were let down by poor finishing and some good blocks from the United defense. The visitors struggled to get out of their own half in the first half and looked like they might be embarrassed.

However, the introduction of Hojlund in the second half gave United a boost. He played a role in the opening goal and then scored the second himself late on to seal the 2-0 win.

With the FA Cup final against Manchester City coming up, United fans will be concerned about the form and shape of their team as they look to pull off a major upset and end the season with a trophy, after a disappointing league campaign.

Despite the 2-0 triumph, United’s backstop Andre Onana (6/10) turned in a respectable shift, making a few crucial stops to preserve parity.

On the right flank, Aaron Wan-Bissaka (5/10) exhibited a touch of indolence, as the Seagulls found ample space to operate down his side.

Marshaling the heart of defense, Casemiro (8/10) swept up superbly, producing a vital goalline clearance early in the second stanza. His incisive pass also catalyzed the opening goal.

Lisandro Martinez (6/10), making his maiden start since February, engineered some pivotal interventions to thwart the dominant hosts, though he remained a tad off the pace amid his side’s disorganization.

Netting the curtain-raiser, Diogo Dalot (7/10) did not provide sufficient cover as Brighton continued to assail the Red Devils.

Kobbie Mainoo (6/10) toiled tirelessly to drive United forward, but lacked viable passing lanes and meaningful support around him.

Sofyan Amrabat (4/10) was repeatedly caught in possession, ceding the ball in perilous areas and compounding the pressure on his teammates.

Amad Diallo (6/10) was dispossessed on several occasions and lost too many aerial duels, despite his industrious efforts to regain the ball.

Alejandro Garnacho (6/10) endured a challenging time securing time and space on the ball in the first half, yet mustered some bright moments.

Scott McTominay (4/10) crafted a dangerous assault, but blazed his effort over the bar and squandered another chance in the second stanza.

Bruno Fernandes (6/10) saw a plethora of the ball but failed to inspire his beleaguered side before his withdrawal on the hour mark.

Substitute Rasmus Hojlund (8/10) provided an invaluable lift for United, his tenacity in winning the ball back preventing Brighton from clearing their lines, allowing Casemiro’s pass to reach Dalot for the opener. Hojlund then embarked on a probing run and applied a clinical finish for the second goal.

Jonny Evans (6/10) replaced Martinez at the hour mark and acquitted himself admirably.

In his final Premier League outing for the Red Devils, Raphael Varane (6/10) delivered a solid shift alongside Evans in the closing stages.

Marcus Rashford (5/10) failed to make a meaningful impact after being summoned from the bench.

Christian Eriksen (6/10) linked up effectively with Hojlund for the second goal following his introduction.

As for manager Erik ten Hag (6/10), his side lacked the necessary fight at the outset, though his substitutions ultimately proved pivotal as United secured the 2-0 victory.