Manchester: Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has openly described his team's exit from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Brighton as "unacceptable," addressing the discontent of the Old Trafford crowd and urging his squad to regain their confidence ahead of their upcoming away match against Fulham.
According to Thai News Agency, Manchester United initially took charge of the game with a strong start, scoring two goals in the first ten minutes through Shea Lacey and Mason Mount. However, Brighton staged a dramatic comeback, with Charalampos Costulas scoring in stoppage time, followed by goals from Pascal Gross in the 65th minute and Maxim De Kaeper four minutes later, resulting in a stunning 3-2 victory for the visitors.
This defeat is significant as it marks the first instance in 50 years that Manchester United has allowed opponents to overturn a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford, and the first occurrence since 1984 where they have suffered a home defeat after having a late lead. The loss highlights the current struggles of Carrick's team, which has only secured one league victory against Ipswich and a single win against Sabah in the UEFA Champions League.
Furthermore, Carrick addressed the fans' reactions post-match, acknowledging the boos and expressing his understanding of their frustration. He emphasized the importance of moving forward and focusing on the upcoming match against Fulham to get back on track.