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'Fragile' Man Utd hit new low with FA Cup exit

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Bruno Fernandes reacts to their defeat on the pitch after the English FA Cup third round football match between Manchester United and Brighton [AFP]

Darren Fletcher admitted Manchester United's "fragile" players have lost their confidence after Sunday's FA Cup exit against Brighton left Old Trafford in turmoil.

Managerless, out of both domestic cups at the first hurdle for the first time since 1981-82 and sitting a disappointing seventh in the Premier League, United have rarely been at a lower ebb in their history.

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