Man United record worst Premier League finish in history despite beating Brighton

Manchester United recorded their worst finishing position in Premier League history despite ruining Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi’s final match with a 2-0 victory.

United finished outside of the European places in eighth, their lowest position since 1990, but can still qualify for Europe should they beat champions Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Newcastle won 4-2 at Brentford to secure seventh on goal difference, rendering United’s result meaningless in the race for the top seven as they delivered a typically mixed performance on the south coast.