Man Utd ratings: Varane atrocious at the back as Red Devils smashed by Brighton with forlorn Ronaldo powerless to help

MANCHESTER UNITED were humiliated 4-0 by Brighton as their sorry season meanders towards an end.

Supporters will be thrilled that they don’t have to endure watching their dreadful outfit in action next weekend, with their final match taking place in a fortnight’s time.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was powerless to prevent his side slipping to a humiliating defeatCredit: Getty

Ralf Rangnick’s men were out-thought, out-worked and out-performed by the mid-table Seagulls.

On an embarrassing day for United, SunSport’s Etienne Fermie rates and slates each Red Devils player.

DAVID DE GEA – 4/10

Left helpless by Moises Caicedo and Marc Cucurella’s strikes. Subsequently beaten one on one by Pascal Gross.

Was chipped by former team-mate Danny Welbeck prior to Brighton’s bundled fourth – didn’t make any saves of note.

DIOGO DALOT – 3

Caught hopelessly out of position for Brighton’s second goal. Blazed a shot from range wildly over the bar.

Cleared Danny Welbeck’s chip off the line only for the ball to ricochet off Leandro Trossard and into the back of the net anyway.

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Man Utd were given the run around all afternoonCredit: Getty

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VICTOR LINDELOF – 3

Played his part in a shambolic rearguard performance from United’s backline.

The Swede and partner Raphael Varane were constantly moved out of position by Brighton’s passing and movement.

RAPHAEL VARANE – 3

Beaten by Gross for Brighton’s third. Totally lost Danny Welbeck in the build-up to the Seagulls’ fourth.

Varane has enjoyed a brilliantly decorated career in the game, but you wouldn’t have known it watching this woeful outing.

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The Red Devils were humiliated by Brighton on the South CoastCredit: Getty ALEX TELLES – 3

Given a lesson in how to play as a competent, attacking left-back by Marc Cucurella.

The Brazilian was utterly ineffective deputising for the injured Luke Shaw.

SCOTT MCTOMINAY – 4

Academy product was totally overrun by Brighton’s midfielders.

The Scotland international may well be fighting for his United future when Erik ten Hag arrives this summer.

NEMANJA MATIC – 5

Not a vintage performance from the Serb, but unlucky to be hooked at the break ahead of McTominay.

Replaced by Fred.

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Nemanja Matic was hooked at half-timeCredit: Getty ANTHONY ELANGA – 4

Completely anonymous opening 45 minutes for the 20-year-old.

Was dominated by Cucurella before being subbed for Edinson Cavani.

JUAN MATA – 5

Tested Robert Sanchez with a well struck, if slightly tame volley. Spaniard’s cross then set up a Cavani header, which forced a more difficult save.

Substituted with 20 minutes to go as Rangnick went into damage control mode by bringing on centre-back Harry Maguire.

BRUNO FERNANDES – 5

Tested Sanchez with a sweet first-time strike from the edge of the box, although the score was already 4-0 by that point.

The attacking midfielder wore a frustrated look for much of the match, an expression of his that United fans have become used to this season.

CRISTIANO RONALDO – 4

Wore a wry smile of disbelief as Brighton’s goals racked up in the second-half.

The Portuguese was unable to have the sort of impact on the game that he has managed at times this season.

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Cristiano Ronaldo laughs in disbeliefCredit: Sky Sports SUBSTITUTES

Fred (for Matic, 46) – 3

Brazilian made zero impact in trying to grab hold of the midfield after half-time.

Was twisted all ends up after a brilliant bit of skill by Gross as Brighton went into party mode.

Edinson Cavani (for Elanga, 46) – 5

Stung Sanchez’s palms with a good header just after the hour mark. Denied a tap in by the offside flag.

Harry Maguire (for Mata, 70) – 5

Forced a brilliant save by Sanchez, with his rebound prodded in by the offside Cavani.

Subs not used: Henderson, Wan-Bissaka, Jones, Fernandez, Lingard, Garnacho