Man Utd misery mounts after League Cup collapse against Brighton
Manchester United suffered a disappointing 3-2 League Cup defeat to Brighton after squandering a two-goal lead at Old Trafford. This loss adds significant pressure on manager Michael Carrick, who has struggled with squad depth and inconsistent results early in the season.
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As one of the world's most popular football clubs, Manchester United's performance impacts global sports media and the financial stability of the Premier League.
Manchester United's problems mounted as they crashed out of the League Cup after blowing a two-goal lead in a stunning 3-2 defeat against Brighton on Wednesday.
Michael Carrick's side slumped to their second successive home defeat following a wretched collapse in the third round at Old Trafford.
United led through goals from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount inside just 10 minutes. But Charalampos Kostoulas sparked Brighton's revival and Pascal Gross equalised before Maxim De Cuyper grabbed the winner to leave Carrick shell-shocked as his team were booed off.
It was another brutal blow for United after their controversial 1-0 home defeat against Manchester City on Sunday.
The referees' governing body admitted that VAR officials were wrong to allow City striker Erling Haaland's winner, which left United with only one win from their first four Premier League matches.
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