Manchester United vs Brighton highlights and reaction after Reds suffer bad defeat at Old Trafford

Manchester Evening News - Sep 16, 2026

Man Utd lost 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, increasing the pressure on Michael Carrick.

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