United blow two-goal lead as Brighton seal Carabao Cup upset

Two goals up inside ten minutes, Manchester United still crashed out of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford.

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What happened. Manchester United led 2-0 inside ten minutes through teenager Shea Lacey but Brighton fought back to win and knock them out of the Carabao Cup at the first attempt for the second straight year. It was United's first home defeat after leading by two goals in 50 years and 146 games.

• Michael Carrick's side lost a second game at Old Trafford in four days after Sunday's derby defeat to Manchester City.
• Brighton claimed their fifth win at Old Trafford in six visits.
• United travel to Fulham on Sunday before the international break.

“We can't accept that as a group. I take responsibility for it. It's on me ultimately.”

— Michael Carrick

Carrick faces Fulham on Sunday knowing another defeat will bring close early-season scrutiny before the international break.

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