Old Trafford collapse! Michael Carrick under fire as Man Utd blow two-goal lead in humiliating Carabao Cup exit
Manchester United suffered a humiliating 3-2 defeat to Brighton in the Carabao Cup after blowing a two-goal lead at Old Trafford. The loss has placed manager Michael Carrick under intense pressure following a poor start to the season.
Why it matters
The historic nature of the collapse highlights the ongoing struggles of a major global football club.
Manchester United suffered a disastrous Carabao Cup exit after throwing away a two-goal lead to lose against Brighton at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick is now facing immense pressure to save his job as the Red Devils' miserable start to the season continues following this historic collapse.
United have crashed out of the Carabao Cup following a shock 3-2 third-round defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford. Carrick's side suffered a staggering collapse, losing the match despite holding a comfortable early advantage on home soil.
The Red Devils raced out of the blocks, even though the manager made several changes to the starting line-up. They quickly established a 2-0 lead within the opening ten minutes of the contest. Shea Lacey struck the opening goal in the eighth minute, and Mason Mount doubled the advantage just two minutes later to put the hosts in complete control.
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