More turmoil for Man United and Tottenham but Nottingham Forest’s title challenge strengthens

Manchester United suffers 10th league defeat, as Brighton secures victory at Old Trafford; Amorim faces uphill battle.

Manchester United’s season lurched further into turmoil Sunday (January 19, 2025) after a 3-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League.

Goals from Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter at Old Trafford consigned United to a 10th defeat in the league. Bruno Fernandes scored for United from the penalty spot.

It was a seventh defeat in 15 games overall under new head coach Ruben Amorim and highlighted the massive job the Portuguese has on his hands to revive the record 20-time English champion.

Tottenham’s woeful campaign also sunk to new depths with a 3-2 loss at relegation-fighting Everton, but Nottingham Forest’s unlikely title challenge goes from strength to strength after a 3-2 win against last-placed Southampton.

Manchester City is up to fourth after routing Ipswich 6-0.

United fans were taunted by Brighton supporters as many made their way to the exit before the final whistle.

This was the third season in a row Brighton has won at Old Trafford and victory completed a double against United this campaign.