Manchester United's early lead fades in Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Manchester United faced Brighton in the Carabao Cup, establishing an early two-goal lead within the first 10 minutes. However, they could not maintain this advantage, yielding three goals to Brighton during the match. Michael Carrick's decisions, particularly giving Karl Darlow his debut in goal, and the absence of Carlos Baleba were highlighted as costly factors. With this loss, United can now focus on their three remaining competitions. Baleba is expected to return after the upcoming international break.
- •Manchester United led 2-0 early in the match.
- •The team conceded three goals to Brighton, resulting in elimination.
- •Karl Darlow made his debut but struggled in goal.
- •Carlos Baleba remains sidelined due to injury.
- •The team focuses on upcoming competitions following the defeat.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Journo pinpoints two factors that proved far too ‘costly’ for Carrick vs Brighton, one can be rectified on Sunday
"Michael Carrick now has only three competitions to focus on following Manchester United’s Carabao Cup exit last night.The Red Devils’ early two-goal lead, which they established inside 10 minutes,...
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