Manchester United faced a shocking defeat last night, witnessing the end of a 50-year record at Old Trafford as they fell to Brighton in the Carabao Cup. Despite taking a 2-0 lead in the first half, Michael Carrick's team collapsed in the second half, allowing the Seagulls to secure a 3-2 victory.

According to Sky Sports, this marks the first time since 1976 that the Red Devils lost a home match after leading by two goals, a statistic that highlights the magnitude of this loss.

• Key Points of the Match:
  • United led 2-0 at halftime.
  • Brighton scored three unanswered goals to win 3-2.
  • This defeat follows a home loss to Manchester City and a 2-0 loss to Hull City.

The pressure mounts on Carrick as fans express growing concern over the team's performance, especially after two consecutive home defeats. The optimism surrounding Carrick's appointment has diminished, with results plummeting since he became the permanent manager after a promising interim stint.

While new signings like Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, and Andrey Santos aimed to strengthen the midfield, other areas remain problematic, particularly in attack and defense. The situation raises doubts about the team's direction and stability as another potential era seems to falter before it truly begins.