Manchester United crash out of League Cup after blowing 2-0 lead to Brighton at Old Trafford

Manchester United crashed out of the League Cup on Wednesday after blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton at Old Trafford.
Shea Lacey opened the scoring for United in the eighth minute, firing in his first senior goal for the club. Mason Mount doubled the advantage two minutes later, capitalizing on a rebound after Jason Steele saved Marcus Rashford’s shot. Brighton pulled one back in first-half stoppage time through Charalampos Kostoulas, who slotted home from the right side of the area.
Pascal Gross equalized in the 65th minute after a defensive error, and Maxim De Cuyper completed the turnaround with the winner shortly after. The defeat marked United’s second consecutive home loss, following Sunday’s controversial 1-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City. Boos rang around Old Trafford as the final whistle confirmed United’s exit at the third-round stage for the second straight season.
Manager Michael Carrick made eight changes to his starting lineup, exposing squad depth issues. The loss piles pressure on Carrick, whose side has now lost three of its first six matches across all competitions this season. United next faces Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday.
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