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Manchester United lost 2-3 to Brighton in a recent Carabao Cup match at Old Trafford, continuing their poor performance in this competition. The Red Devils took an early lead with goals by Shea Lacey and Mason Mount but were overtaken as Brighton rallied back with strikes from Charalampos Kostoulas, Pascal Gross, and Maxim de Cuyper. Manager Michael Carrick made several substitutions in a desperate attempt to turn the tide, including bringing on Bruno Fernandes late in the game, but it wasn’t enough to prevent their exit from the cup.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-17,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Manchester United suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday at Old Trafford. After leading through goals by Shea Lacey and Mason Mount within the first 10 minutes, United surrendered their lead when Charalampos Kostoulas, followed by Pascal Gross, scored to equalize for Brighton. The final blow came from Maxim De Cuyper, securing Brighton's victory and eliminating United from the competition. This loss marks another setback for interim manager Michael Carrick, who has struggled despite significant summer investments, facing increasing scrutiny about his ability to lead the team successfully in this tournament and beyond.
Written for “Manchester United vs Brighton Carabao…” on 2026-09-17,
grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.
The Red Devils have suffered heartbreak in this competition before.
asserted
Devils → suffer → competition
Michael Carrick has replaced the man responsible for the Grimsby loss, but while he has reversed the mood around the club, he has not been able to deliver Carabao Cup success.
asserted
he → replace → success
After a summer of significant investment, he may soon face some awkward questions regarding his suitability for this job.
uncertain
he → face → job
He named a rotated side as Brighton visited Old Trafford, handing a full debut to Shea Lacey after the week of controversy surrounding another young forward in JJ Gabriel.
asserted
Brighton → name → Gabriel
It appeared an astute selection as the 19-year-old cut in off the right flank and fired an opener home after just eight minutes.
asserted
old → appear → minutes
Mason Mount doubled their advantage barely 90 seconds later, volleying a loose ball beyond Jason Steele as Brighton struggled to get their bearings.
asserted
Brighton → double → bearings
Brighton grew into the tie and pushed hard to pull one back, eventually doing so through Charalampos Kostoulas after Jaouen Hadjam’s long ball caught Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro napping.
asserted
ball → grow → Heaven
Alarm bells began to ring with 20 minutes of the second half played as Pascal Gross drew his side level, again capitalising on slack defending as he meandered into the box and fired low beyond Karl Darlow.
asserted
he → begin → Darlow
It was at this stage that Carrick broke the emergency glass, throwing Bryan Mbeumo, Kobbie Mainoo and Matheus Cunha into the fray.
asserted
Carrick → break → fray
But it was Brighton’s substitutes who had a more immediate impact as Maxim de Cuyper buried the winner just four minutes later.
asserted
Cuyper → have → winner
Bruno Fernandes was thrown on with United’s immediate future in the competition very much in doubt, but even the Portuguese talisman was unable to spare his side’s blushes as they made an ignominious exit from the Carabao Cup.
asserted
they → throw → Cup
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