Manchester United manager Michael Carrick accepted full responsibility for the team's Carabao Cup exit following a 3-2 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford. United led 2-0 through goals from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount but collapsed in the second half. Fabian Hürzeler's side completed a comeback with strikes from Charalampos Kostoulas, Pascal Gross, and Maxim De Cuyper. Carrick admitted the performance in the closing stages was his responsibility, stating, "We can't accept that as a group." Despite the boos from the crowd, Carrick dismissed suggestions his position was under threat, insisting, "I don't feel under pressure." United's poor form continued, having won only two of six games and sitting 13th in the Premier League with four points. The focus now shifts to the upcoming Sunday match against Fulham. Brighton secured their place in the fourth round with the victory at Old Trafford.

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Key players involved included Shea Lacey, Mason Mount, and Brighton's Charalampos Kostoulas, Pascal Gross, and Maxim De Cuyper.