Carrick addresses pressure after Manchester United's cup defeat to Brighton
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Michael Carrick stated he is not feeling pressured after Manchester United's 3-2 defeat to Brighton in the Carabao Cup. This loss adds to United's troubling recent form, marking only one win in their last four matches. Carrick acknowledged the discontent among fans and took responsibility for results but remains confident that the team can quickly improve. He emphasized that winning future matches would change the current negative atmosphere around the club.
- •Manchester United fell 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
- •United has only one win in their last four matches.
- •Carrick accepts responsibility while dismissing external pressure.
- •He believes the team can quickly turn their form around.
- •Sections of the support expressed frustration after the match.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
- 11:31 PMBBC Sport — Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Carrick firmly responds to suggestions he is under pressure after Brighton loss
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It genuinely doesn’t bother me’ – Carrick dismisses pressure after Brighton defeat
"1 Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has stressed that he is not feeling the pressure after Brighton & Hove Albion came from behind to beat his side 3-2.ExitFor the second consecutive season, Unit...
"Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure despite Manchester United crashing out of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 defeat to Brighton.United’s latest setback continued a difficult run of r...
"Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:31 PMCarrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.
- BBC SportSep 16, 2026, 11:31 PMCarrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:00 PMMichael Carrick firmly responds to suggestions he is under pressure after Brighton loss
1 Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has stressed that he is not feeling the pressure after Brighton & Hove Albion came from behind to beat his side 3-2.ExitFor the second consecutive season, Unit...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:20 PM‘It genuinely doesn’t bother me’ – Carrick dismisses pressure after Brighton defeat
Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure despite Manchester United crashing out of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 defeat to Brighton.United’s latest setback continued a difficult run of r...
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