Manchester United's dismal week continued as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton, blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at Old Trafford. The result compounds a torrid few days for Michael Carrick's side, coming after their derby defeat to Manchester City and a request from JJ Gabriel to leave the club, and will intensify scrutiny on the direction of the team following a poor start to the Premier League season.

United raced into a two-goal lead inside nine minutes, with 19-year-old debutant Shea Lacey scoring a stunning solo goal before Mason Mount doubled the advantage moments later. Brighton fought back through Charalampos Kostoulas and a 69th-minute winner from Maxim De Cuyper, with Marcus Rashford missing a late chance to level. Carrick's team have taken just four points from their opening twelve league games and now face Fulham on Sunday, needing a win to arrest their slide.