Man United Crash Out After Blowing 2-0 Lead in Historic League Cup Collapse
What Happened
Manchester United were knocked out of the League Cup after surrendering a 2-0 lead and losing 3-2 to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford. Goals from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount put United in control inside 10 minutes, but Brighton staged a comeback through Charalampos Kostoulas, Pascal Groß, and Maxim De Cuyper. The defeat marked the first time in 50 years that United lost a home match after leading by two goals, with the previous instance coming against Tottenham Hotspur in September 1976.
Key Takeaways
The result deepens pressure on manager Michael Carrick and adds to United's difficult start to the season. The club has now exited the League Cup at the earliest stage for a second consecutive year, while fans voiced their frustration after another disappointing home defeat.