Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 17 Sept 2026
Carrick calls Man United collapse 'unacceptable' after Brighton cup exit
United blew a two-goal lead at home and were booed off as Brighton dumped them out of the Carabao Cup.
Michael Carrick
coach
Competition
Carabao Cup
Score
Brighton won 3-2
Venue
Old Trafford
Next
Sunday's big game
What happened. Manchester United surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at home to Brighton and exit the Carabao Cup. Manager Michael Carrick called the performance 'unacceptable' and took responsibility.
- United were booed off by the Stretford End after the final whistle
- Carrick insists he is not feeling the pressure over his job
- Director of football Jason Wilcox looked shellshocked at full time
“We can't accept that as a group. I take responsibility for it.”
— Michael Carrick
Carrick's side must regroup for a big game on Sunday after a miserable start that also included a defeat at Hull City.
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