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Youri Tielemans shines as Manchester United exits Carabao Cup to Brighton

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Youri Tielemans shines as Manchester United exits Carabao Cup to Brighton
Summary

Youri Tielemans led Manchester United in performance during their Carabao Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion, despite the team's elimination. United initially took a 2-0 lead within 10 minutes but surrendered it as Brighton's Charalampos Kostoulas and Pascal Gross scored before Maxim De Cuyper completed the comeback in the 70th minute. Tielemans registered strong individual statistics, including an 91% pass accuracy and winning 8 of 11 ground duels. He will captain the squad again as United prepares for a match against Fulham on Sunday.

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  • •Manchester United took a 2-0 lead early in the match.
  • •Brighton's comeback led to United's elimination from the Carabao Cup.
  • •Youri Tielemans had a notable performance, winning 8 of 11 ground duels.
  • •United will face Fulham in their next match on Sunday.
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  • 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — 100% long balls, 8/11 ground duels won: One United star stands tall despite Brighton nightmare
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2 Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans performed well despite him and his teammates being dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the first time of asking by Brighton & Hove Albion.New lowUnited’s ...

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