Manchester United Collapse to 3–2 Defeat Against Brighton at Old Trafford
Manchester United suffered an early exit from the EFL Cup after surrendering a two-goal lead to lose 3–2 against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.
What initially looked like a comfortable night for the Red Devils quickly turned into a night of frustration as the visitors launched an impressive second-half comeback.
Fast Start at Old Trafford
United could not have asked for a better start, racing into a 2–0 lead within the opening ten minutes:
7′ — Opening Goal: Youngster Shea Lacey put United ahead early with a neat finish.
9′ — Doubling the Advantage: Mason Mount slotted home just two minutes later to double the hosts’ lead.
However, Brighton managed to swing the momentum right before the break when Charalampos Kostoulas pulled one back in first-half stoppage time (45+1′).
Second-Half Turnaround
Brighton took complete control in the second half, exposing gaps in United’s midfield and defense:
64′ — Equalizer: Pascal Groß leveled the score for the visitors.
69′ — The Winner: Maxim De Cuyper turned the match around, scoring Brighton’s third to send the Seagulls into the next round.
The result increases pressure on Manchester United following a shaky start to the season. They will look to bounce back when they return to Premier League action against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
