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Potter fails Man Utd test

Graham Potter has become one of the most sought-after managers in recent seasons due to his excellent progress with Brighton, and the Seagulls boss has caught the eye of Manchester United who are yet to announce a long-term replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Potter was even considered when Tottenham were looking for a manager of their own, although no Spurs fans are complaining about having Conte instead.

The Brighton boss is very much in United’s eye-line, but his big chance to make a major statement was not taken, as the Seagulls were abnormally poor.

Brighton have gained a lot of respect from the ‘big six’ in recent seasons, and even this year they have thwarted Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, they bowed out of the FA Cup with a whimper against Spurs.