Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford after conceding a late comeback, crashing out of the EFL Cup/Carabao Cup. United had led 2-0 before Brighton score three times to secure the win, with the final result described by multiple outlets as a major upset.
Several reports note that the defeat comes amid growing scrutiny of manager Michael Carrick and that supporters boo the team at the end of the match. Sky Sports and others add that this is United’s early exit from the competition for a second consecutive year, and that it follows another home setback. While coverage is consistent on the scoreline and the blown two-goal lead, some outlets focus on Carrick’s accountability and the pressure around his position, while others emphasize the broader “nightmare week” and the intensity of the reaction at Old Trafford.
