Brighton Beats Manchester United After 2-0 Comeback

Manchester United were eliminated from the Carabao Cup after surrendering a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton at Old Trafford. Shea Lacey and Mason Mount scored inside the opening 10 minutes, but Charalampos Kostoulas pulled one back before halftime, followed by second-half goals from Pascal Gross and Maxim De Cuyper. The defeat marked United’s first home loss after leading by two goals since 1976 and extended a damaging run that includes consecutive defeats and only one Premier League win in four matches. Brighton earned a fifth straight victory at Old Trafford and advanced to the next round, while manager Michael Carrick faced mounting pressure ahead of Sunday’s match at Fulham. United’s much-changed lineup and midfield and defensive weaknesses highlighted concerns over squad depth and the club’s summer recruitment.