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Brighton Floor Man United with Three-Goal Comeback
On Wednesday, September 16, Manchester United hosted Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford for the Carabao Cup Third Round, with Shea Lacey scoring for the hosts.
Manchester United entered the fixture following a 1-0 derby defeat to Manchester City on September 13, while Brighton arrived with momentum after a 5-0 victory over Coventry City.
Brighton forward Charalampos Kostoulas earned MVP honors for his performance, recording 13 touches in the box and attempting four shots during the 90 minutes.
Both clubs return to league action this weekend, with Manchester United visiting Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, September 20, and Brighton hosting Arsenal at the American Express Stadium on Saturday, September 19.
League standings show Brighton in fifth place with seven points after four matches, while Manchester United sits 13th with four points from one win, one draw, and two defeats.
Only three days after his defeat in the derby against City, Manchester United came out of the English League Cup this Wednesday, eliminated by Brighton.
Manchester United were knocked out of the League Cup, losing 2:3 to Brighton. Although the “Red Devils” started the match with a whirlwind and led by two goals by the 10th minute, they were unable to hold on to their lead and allowed a complete turnaround that took them out of the competition.
In the 8th minute, young talent Shay Lacey set a tone of optimism for the hosts, and just two minutes later Mason Mount doubled Manchester United’s lead. …