Brighton floor Man United with three
Manchester United suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Brighton in the Carabao Cup after squandering an early two-goal lead. The loss has increased pressure on manager Michael Carrick following a series of poor results.
Why it matters
The result highlights the ongoing struggles of a high-profile football club and the intense scrutiny faced by its management.
Manchester United surrendered a two-goal advantage in a shambolic 3-2 Carabao Cup collapse to Brighton as loud boos rang around Old Trafford and pressure on boss Michael Carrick went up a notch.
The Red Devils returned to Old Trafford three days on from a defeat to 10-man rivals Manchester City that was as painful as it was controversial, but this time they only had themselves to blame.
United had made a dream start to Wednesday's tie as academy product Shea Lacey kissed the badge having marked his first start with a goal a day after it emerged that 15-year-old talent JJ Gabriel had requested to leave.
Mason Mount added a second in the 10th minute but Brighton were invited on and deservedly pulled one back through Charalampos Kostoulas just before half-time.
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