EXCLUSIVE: Diogo Dalot has been defended after mass criticism for his red card in Man Utd's FA Cup win at Arsenal.

The reigning Players' Player of the Year has been a permanent fixture in the side again this term, capable of operating on either flank, and has adapted well to moving to a left wing-back role primarily under Ruben Amorim, with a particularly impressive performance coming in the recent 2-2 draw at Liverpool.

Manchester United will have Diogo Dalot available again when we host Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. The full-back served a one-match suspension during Thursday night’s dramatic late turnaround win against Southampton, following his red card for two bookable offences in the Emirates FA Cup tie at Arsenal.

Man United's players started to arrive at Old Trafford from 10am ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton.

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has responded to Ruben Amorim's criticism of the club's "leaders", with the 25-year-old insisting the Red Devils have some "great leaders"

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Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot says he was stung into action by Ruben Amorim's plea for his senior players to step up and help pull the club out of their downward spiral.

Ruben Amorim has made two changes to his Manchester United starting lineup for today’s Premier League clash with Brighton at Old Trafford.Diogo Dalot returns after serving a one-match suspension.

Man Utd players drops a 4/10 ⭐ Brighton star MOTM A tough day at the office for Ruben Amorim’s men - and it was all their own doing 😬

Ruben Amorim's side take on Southampton at Old Trafford on Thursday but will be without a key player in the new head coach's system.

Manchester United welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday, as the Red Devils seek to clinch back-to-back league wins.

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