Carrick's United collapse from 2-0 up ends 50-year record
- Source
- The GuardianTier 1
- By
- Jamie Jackson at Old Trafford
- Published
Key points
- De Cuyper's 69th-minute goal completes Brighton's comeback after Lacey and Mount gave United a two-goal lead within nine minutes
- Defeat ends United's 50-year record of not losing a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford since Tottenham's 3-2 win in September 1976
- Carrick's side face Fulham on Sunday with only four points from 12 in the league and serious questions about their direction
AI summary
Manchester United's collapse from 2-0 up against Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round has ended a proud 50-year record. Shea Lacey's debut goal and Mason Mount's strike inside nine minutes suggested a routine victory, but Maxim De Cuyper's 69th-minute finish proved decisive as the visitors completed their comeback.
The defeat compounds a disastrous week for Michael Carrick's side, who lost the Manchester derby on Sunday and saw JJ Gabriel request a move. With only four points from 12 in the league, United must beat Fulham on Sunday to arrest their slump.
Original headline
De Cuyper and Brighton pile on pain for Manchester United with comeback
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