Hurzeler’s players showed scant regard for lofty reputations. There was an unmistakable air of opportunity knocking off the back of a restorative 4-0 win at Norwich in the FA Cup and a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Thursday, which ended eight matches without a win in the league — including six draws.

Real Madrid went to the top of La Liga with a 4-1 over Las Palmas, while both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona dropped points while in Serie A, Napoli beat Atalanta 3-2 in a top-of-the-table clash to extend their lead.

Follow the reaction as Manchester United are beaten 3-1 by Brighton at home, with their fifth defeat in eight games leaving them 13th in the table

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has labeled his side the “worst team” in the club’s history after yet another chastening Premier League defeat on Sunday.