Brighton Stages Comeback to Beat Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford

Brighton overturned a two‑goal deficit to beat Manchester United 3‑2 at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup third round. United led 2‑0 before Brighton scored three unanswered goals to clinch the win. The loss eliminates United from the competition and sends Brighton into the fourth round. After the match, United’s interim manager Michael Carrick said he was not bothered by the pressure surrounding his short tenure at the club. Carrick added that the result highlights a difficult direction for his spell at Old Trafford. The fourth‑round draw will determine United’s next opponent if they progress in other tournaments. Media reports from Sky Sports, BBC and The Guardian covered the upset and Carrick’s post‑match comments.