Carabao Cup: Man Utd Face Brighton, Coventry Host Aston Villa

Manchester United's rollercoaster season takes a Carabao Cup detour as they host Brighton in a night of third-round action.

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What happened. Manchester United are in Carabao Cup third-round action against Brighton, while Coventry City host Aston Villa in a Midlands derby. United are looking to bounce back from a derby defeat, and Coventry are seeking their first points after four games.

• United lost their previous match, a derby, partly due to VAR.
• Manager Michael Carrick is under pressure after a poor performance.
• Coventry have zero points from four games and need to focus on survival.

United face Fulham on Sunday before the international break, while Coventry aim to kickstart their season.

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