Carrick’s woes continue as Man United stunned by Brighton in Carabao Cup
Manchester United suffered a 3-2 defeat to Brighton in the Carabao Cup after blowing a two-goal lead, marking the team's third loss of the season. Coach Michael Carrick accepted responsibility for the performance as fan frustration grows.
Why it matters
The loss highlights the ongoing struggles of a major football club and puts significant pressure on the coaching staff early in the season.
Manchester United blew a two-goal lead to crash out of the English League Cup after a 3-2 loss to Brighton.
Boos rang around Old Trafford at the final whistle as United fell to its third defeat of the season, and second in as many games following Sunday's (September 17, 2026) loss to Manchester City.
“We had the game exactly where we wanted it and let it get away from us in a big way,” United coach Michael Carrick told Sky Sports . “We can't accept that as a group. I take responsibility for it."
United led 2-0 after 10 minutes through quickfire goals from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount.
But Brighton launched a stunning comeback with Charalampos Kostoulas pulling one back before halftime. Pascal Gross and Maxim De Cuyper secured victory after the break.
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