Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says the club cannot accept their Carabao Cup collapse after a 3-2 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford, surrendering a two-goal lead and going out of the competition. Carrick takes responsibility for the performance and acknowledges that the result feels unacceptable. United fall behind early but lead 2-0 shortly after scoring twice in the first 10 minutes.
Brighton recover with goals before and after halftime, including a strike in first-half stoppage time and further goals in the second half. The comeback eliminates United despite their initial advantage, and fans react with boos during the match. Reports also say Carrick urges an immediate response ahead of Manchester United’s next fixture against Fulham, framing the match as a chance for the squad to address what went wrong after leading.
While outlets focus on Carrick’s accountability, they also converge on the core details: the two-goal lead, the final 3-2 scoreline, Brighton’s comeback, and the demand for a quick reaction in the league after the cup exit.
