Manchester United proactively rotated the squad when many key players such as Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha and Kobbie Mainoo did not start. However, the Old Trafford team still entered the game impressively.
Man United took a 2-0 lead in just the first 10 minutes of the match. Shea Lacey opened the score after an assist from Youri Tielemans. After that, Mason Mount doubled the score for Man United.
However, this advantage could not help the home team maintain the game. The more they played, the more the limitations of the reserve squad became apparent.
By the 45+1 minute, Brighton had a goal to narrow the score to 1-2 thanks to Charalampos Kostoulas. The goal conceded right before halftime made the atmosphere at Old Trafford more tense.
Stepping into the second half, Brighton continued to put pressure and were rewarded in the 65th minute. Pascal Gross scored to bring the match back to the starting line.
When victory gradually slipped out of his hands, Michael Carrick successively brought Bryan Mbeumo, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha onto the field to change the situation.
However, just a few minutes after key players appeared, Man United received another painful blow. Maxime De Cuyper scored to help Brighton take a 3-2 lead.
Man United could not find an equalizer and had to stop in the Carabao Cup right from round 3.
