Welbeck haunts former club in FA Cup 3rd round
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Danny Welbeck once shared how Sir Alex Ferguson called him after his FA Cup heroics, highlighting their enduring bond since the legendary manager sparked his Manchester United career
Danny Welbeck haunted Manchester United yet again as Brighton became only the third team in 43 years to knock the Red Devils out of the FA Cup in the third round to the tune of a 2-1 win. The former United striker played his part in the Seagulls taking the lead at Old Trafford and then doubled their advantage with a second half piledriver.
At the end of a week that saw the storied Premier League team and 13-time FA Cup winner fire head coach Ruben Amorim, the loss at Old Trafford has likely consigned United to another trophyless season and was greeted with loud jeers from the home crowd.
Danny Welbeck has joked that revealing the secrets behind his incredible longevity might attract the attention of "drug testers" after he returned to haunt Manchester United once again. The 35-year-old striker rolled back the years to score a stunner as Brighton dumped his former club out of the FA Cup,
Fabian Hurzeler and a former Manchester United defender praised Danny Welbeck after his winner at Old Trafford.
Manchester United's quest to reclaim the FA Cup includes a visit from Brighton and Hove Albion to Old Trafford for Sunday's third round tie.