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Carrick takes blame after Man United blow two-goal lead to crash out of League Cup
Manchester United squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the League Cup, marking a historic home collapse that puts manager Michael Carrick under immediate pressure.
In brief
Manchester United squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the League Cup, marking a historic home collapse that puts manager Michael Carrick under immediate pressure. Carrick accepted responsibility for United's collapse and must reverse the team's poor form quickly or risk losing his job, with a crucial…
United blow two-goal lead at home
Manchester United led 2-0 against Brighton after 10 minutes but collapsed to lose 3-2 at Old Trafford in the League Cup third round on Wednesday.
“We had the game exactly where we wanted it and let it get away from us.”
First 50-year home loss after leading 2-0
This marks the first time in 50 years that Manchester United has lost a home game after leading 2-0, a historic low point for the club.
Carrick accepts full responsibility
Manager Michael Carrick took blame for the loss, saying he takes responsibility for the team's performance in the second half collapse.
“I take responsibility for that, with the performance towards the end of the second half. That is on me.”
Fans boo United off the pitch
Furious supporters jeered Manchester United at the final whistle, expressing their frustration with the team's collapse and poor performance.
Eight changes exposed squad depth issues
Carrick's decision to make eight lineup changes against Brighton has drawn criticism for exposing the lack of depth in United's squad.
Three losses in six games this season
Manchester United have already lost three times in six games across all competitions, putting Carrick under immediate pressure to improve results.
Fulham match becomes must-win
United face a critical test against Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday, with a defeat potentially pushing the club into full crisis mode.
“We have a big game on Sunday that we have to prepare for.”
Carrick's job security now in question
The former England midfielder faces pressure to save his job after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has already sacked Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.
From interim success to crisis
Carrick led United to third place last season as interim boss and was appointed permanently to oversee a title challenge, but early results have derailed those hopes.
Carrick vows to improve quickly
The manager insisted United will get better and focused entirely on preparing for Sunday's match, saying the team must return to winning football.
“We will all be better. We have to be better.”
Carrick understands fan frustration
When asked about supporter anger, Carrick acknowledged the fans' feelings and accepted responsibility as manager for the team's performance and results.
“I totally understand the feelings of the supporters.”
The headline
Carrick accepted responsibility for United's collapse and must reverse the team's poor form quickly or risk losing his job, with a crucial match against Fulham coming Sunday.
