Manchester United ended their season with a win with Rasmus Hojlund and Diogo Dalot scoring to help the Red Devils finish their worst Premier League season with a 2-0 victory at Brighton.
Despite the win, Erik ten Hag’s side end the campaign eighth – their lowest top-flight finish since 1989-90.
Brighton, meanwhile, failed to give departing boss Roberto de Zerbi the perfect send-off, despite having the better chances and dominating possession.
Brighton were left regretting missed chances when Dalot slotted past Jason Steele in the 73rd minute, before substitute Hojlund sealed the three points two minutes before the end of normal time.
The Seagulls end the season 11th, missing out on the top half by a single point.
Manchester United went into the final day knowing they needed a result better than Newcastle’s to guarantee seventh place and European football next season.
But hopes quickly faded as the Magpies went into the half-time break with a 3-0 lead at Brentford.
Newcastle eventually wrapped up a 4-2 win, meaning the Red Devils will have to beat Manchester City in the FA Cup on Saturday if they are to secure a spot in next season’s Europa League.
United’s chance to win the FA Cup on Saturday was evident when Ten Hag made the decision to rest players, substituting Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes before the hour mark.
The victory will boost confidence, and likely keep under-pressure Ten Hag in a job until Saturday’s final, but United will need to improve massively over the next week if they are to challenge Premier League champions Manchester City at Wembley.
EPL: Dalot, Hojlund On Target As Manchester United Beat Brighton In Final League Match Of Season
