I don’t think I’ve seen United lose a game like that before
Jamie Redknapp on Brighton 3-2 Man Utd
Redknapp was impressed with Brighton, who lost talismanic centre-back Lewis Dunk through injury in the first half.
But he says he cannot remember such a lack of desire from a United team in the past.
“Considering they lost one of their centre-backs as well, when you talk abbot Brighton and how good they are and how well they perform, you always think about the two centre-backs being the stability in the team,” Redknapp said.
“To lose one of them and still carry on was absolutely fantastic.
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“They deserve all the congratulations in the world.
“From United’s point of view, having played against them for many years under Sir Alex Ferguson, I always expect a comeback, a bit of desire.
“You can always lose a game, but it’s the manner in which you lose it.
“I don’t think I’ve seen United lose a game like that before in a long, long time, where they showed no desire, no appetite to get back into it.