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United Stumble as Brighton Steal a Thriller at Old Trafford

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-16 · Updated 2026-09-16 21:41 UTC
A football resting on the grass of a stadium pitch under floodlights
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The floodlights hummed over the Old Trafford turf, casting long, sharp shadows across the pitch where Manchester United’s fragile hopes crumbled under Brighton’s relentless pressure.

  • The floodlights hummed over the Old Trafford turf, casting long, sharp shadows across the pitch where Manchester United’s fragile hopes crumbled under Brighton’s relentless pressure.

    Source: Yahoo Sports
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