Brighton advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to a well-deserved 2-1 victory at Manchester United.
A first half strike from Brajan Gruda and an excellent goal from former United man Danny Welbeck did the damage.
"Cup keeper" Jason Steele made two good early saves as he was out quickly to deny Diego Dalot and then prevented a Bruno Fernandes freekick from finding the bottom corner.
Albion's opener arrived on 15 minutes as Welbeck darted into the box and clipped a lovely cross to the far post. Georginio's header was cleared off the line but Gruda was on hand to calmly pass the ball into the net.
Welbeck should have doubled the lead moments later when Senne Lammens somehow gave it straight to the former United man but his shot lacked the power to beat home keeper.
United were poor and their former striker punished them on the hour with a sublime arrowed effort to the top corner from the edge of the box.
United pulled one back with a back post header from Sesko but Darren Fletcher’s men were so limited and Brighton deservedly advanced.
Here’s how the Albion players rated:
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5. Olivier Boscagli - 8
Always looks good when he plays. Defended and blocked well when required and good use of the ball. He'll be hugely frustrated by his lack of minutes so far this term. | Getty Images

6. Ferdi Kadioglu - 8
Albion's energy bomb played on the left this time and a real menace to the United defence. He never stops! | Getty Images

7. Diego Gomez - 6
Played with his usual tenacity and drove into dangerous positions but a chance just didn't fall his way. | Getty Images

8. Pascal Gross - 7
His impact has been instant. Adds guile and looks after the ball in midfield, something Albion had been lacking. | Getty Images


