Carrick takes the blame as troubled Man Utd suffer League Cup misery
Michael Carrick took the blame for Manchester United's stunning League Cup collapse against Brighton after furious fans jeered his side at Old Trafford on Wednesday.Carrick was a decorated member of the United sides that won Premier League titles and the Champions League under Alex Ferguson.
Manchester United endured a humiliating defeat against Brighton in the League Cup, suffering a 3-2 loss at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Veteran midfielder Michael Carrick was singled out for criticism by fans, who jeered his team following the match. Carrick and his players were booed off after a disastrous collapse, following a 2-0 lead.
Brighton's goals came from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount early in the game, followed by a rebound from United, before Pascal Gross and Maxim De Cuyper secured the win for Brighton. Carrick admitted the defeat was unacceptable, taking full responsibility for the team's performance in the second half. Despite being appointed as interim manager on a permanent basis, Carrick's tenure was under strain after the loss.
United had already suffered three defeats in six games across all competitions, putting pressure on Carrick to turn things around in their upcoming Premier League match against Fulham.
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