Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Manchester United: 5 talking points 

Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester United - Premier League
Brighton celebrate with their fans after a victorious night

#4 Paul Pogba's shocking passing puts him under the scanner again

Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester United - Premier League
Pogba was in shocking form

United were below average on the whole, but it was Paul Pogba's listless display in midfield that puts the club-record signing under fire yet again. Attempting extravagant long-field passes against a physically powerful Brighton defence rather than work the ball around was a major downfall in his game at the Amex Stadium.

He was closed down too easily by Brighton's midfield and was dispossessed under pressure multiple times in the second half. The slick passing and ability to locate advancing teammates with through-passes, which blew everyone away early in the season was completely absent.

A player of his calibre would have been expected to open up the Brighton defence with a key ball on at least one occasion. There was no clarity in his approach and absolutely no quality in any of his passes tonight.

Mourinho may have a big decision to make as he ponders over his team selection for the FA Cup final on 19th May.

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