There have been many dark days for Manchester United in recent memory, but few were quite as chastening as the humiliating defeat to Brighton at the weekend.
United have been hammered by their most fierce rivals, beaten by lowly sides and totally outclassed in the last calendar year, though few performances were quite as lacklustre as their embarrassing loss on the south coast. The loyal away following are often a voice of reason amid the savage social media scrutiny. For those at the Amex Stadium to chant 'you're not fit to wear the shirt' is as bad as it has ever been from a matchgoer's perspective.
Winning might be the expectation at United, but working hard is the demand. The two often work in synchronism, though this season neither has been associated with the club.
