Manchester United defeated Brighton 2-0 in their final Premier League fixture of the season on Sunday afternoon as goals from Diogo Dalot and Rasmus Hojlund gave them the perfect springboard for the FA Cup final.
Brighton were by far the better side in the first-half with Valentin Barco forcing a save from Andre Onana and Joao Pedro drilling a low effort just wide of the far post. United's only opportunity of the half came when Scott McTominay blazed over the bar after a brilliant counter-attack.
With news of Newcastle's comfortable victory over Brentford filtering through, Erik ten Hag turned attention to the FA Cup final with Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez both replaced on the hour mark.
It didn't stop them from finding the net though, with Diogo Dalot the unlikely goal scorer when he latched onto a brilliant pass by Casemiro to give his side the lead midway through the second-half.
Brighton continued to push for an equaliser but found themselves two goals behind when substitute Rasmus Hojlund scored a brilliant individual goal to seal the win for his side.
Despite the win, Newcastle's victory means Ten Hag's side only hopes of qualifying for Europe next reason rely on them defeating Man City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium next weekend.
Here is how we rated the United players:
5. Diogo Dalot - 7
An unlikely hero with goal but he earned it with a great run in behind the Brighton defence. Had been rather underwhelming before that. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images
6. Sofyan Amrabat - 4
Offered almost no protection in midfield and picked up a silly yellow card. Was guilty of being careless in the possession a few times. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Scott McTominay - 6
Wasted United's best chance of the first-half when he wildly blazed over the bar but they need his energy as the game went on. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images
8. Kobbie Mainoo - 5
Did little to control the match in his usual manner and just looked off the pace after a gruelling debut season in the first-team. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images