It was a nightmare evening for Manchester United at Old Trafford as Michael Carrick's side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Brighton, knocking them out of the League Cup.
The Mancunians made a perfect start to the match. In the 8th minute, 19-year-old Shi Lacey shifted onto his left foot and unleashed a powerful strike into the near corner, marking his first professional goal.
Just two minutes later, the Red Devils doubled their lead. Marcus Rashford squandered a chance after an error from the visitors, but Mason Mount was on hand to tap in the rebound.
However, the Seagulls pulled one back just before half-time when Charalampos Kostoulas capitalised on a long pass, outsmarting the hesitant goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
The second half saw a defensive lapse from the hosts allow Pascal Gross to level the score in the 65th minute. The German midfielder skipped past Leny Yoro with ease and found the net.
Just four minutes later, Maxim De Kuyper struck the third goal, putting the visitors ahead.
Rashford had a golden opportunity to rescue United, but he failed to beat goalkeeper Jason Steele, leaving the hosts stunned as they were eliminated from the tournament in shocking fashion.
