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Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE: Latest score and updates

All the latest from Old Trafford

Liam Corless
Saturday 17 March 2018 17:41 EDT
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Manchester United host Brighton in the late kick-off
Manchester United host Brighton in the late kick-off (Getty)

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The final FA Cup tie of the day sees Manchester United take on Brighton at Old Trafford.


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1' - We are underway in south Wales!

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:18

2' - Swansea have an early penalty shout as Nathan Dyer goes down in the box under a challenge from Michel Vorm but the referee waves play on!

Yet to see a replay but the ref looks to have got that one right.

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:20

8' - It's been a fairly slow start here at the Liberty Stadium. Spurs are starting to dictate the pace of play but we're yet to have a meaningful effort on goal from either side.

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:26

GOAL! Swansea 0-1 Spurs (Eriksen, 11)

Christian Eriksen gives Tottenham the lead with a lovely left-footed finish from outside the box that gives Kristoffer Nordfeldt absolutely no chance!

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:30

Swansea 0-1 Spurs

15' - Lucas Moura almost doubles the visitors' lead as he skips past a couple of Swansea players in the box before getting a shot away from close range. However, Kristoffer Nordfeldt denies the Brazilian with a smart stop down to his right.

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:33

Swansea 0-1 Spurs

19' - Approaching the midway point of the first half now and Spurs really are dominating this match and are good value for their one-goal lead. Swansea are yet to have a shot on or off target.

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:38

Swansea 0-1 Spurs

25' - Son has the ball in the back of the net for Spurs after a wonderful first touch and finish from Christian Eriksen's lofted pass... but the linesman's flag is up to deny the attacker!

Referee Kevin Friend refers the decision to VAR but, after a not-so-short short delay, he sticks with the linesman's original call.

Very tight one, that.

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:44

Christian Eriksen celebrates after opening the scoring for Spurs 

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:47

Swansea 0-1 Spurs

30' - The current possession statistics really outline how dominant Spurs have been in this opening period. They've had 81% of possession to Swansea's 19%.

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:49

Swansea 0-1 Spurs

36' - Off the woodwork!

Christian Eriksen almost produces another beautiful goal with a left-footed shot from distance but this time he is denied by Kristoffer Nordfeldt, who tips the ball onto the crossbar.

Great save.

Liam Corless17 March 2018 12:56

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