Man United player ratings v Brighton: Mazraoui 3, Santos 4, Lacey 7

Manchester United's poor performance at Old Trafford was evident as they suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the League Cup, marking the third successive domestic cup loss for the team. This loss followed a controversial 1-0 defeat to Manchester City and came just a year after United exited the League Cup at the second round on penalties to Grimsby Town.

The match saw a swift turnaround, with Manchester United leading 2-0 at halftime under their manager Michael Carrick, but Brighton equalized through Charalampos Kostoulas in first-half stoppage time. Maxime Le Cuyper then secured the win for Brighton with a goal in the 69th minute.

Brighton's victory put them into the last 16 of the League Cup, while Manchester United now find themselves at the bottom of the Premier League standings with only one win from four games. The home crowd responded with boos at the final whistle, reflecting their dissatisfaction with the result. Manager Carrick acknowledged the team's responsibility for the poor performance, particularly in the second half, while Brighton's manager Fabian Hürzeler believed his team deserved to win due to their control of the game.

Among the standout performers for Manchester United was Shea Lacey, who made his debut and scored the first goal of his career in the seventh minute. His performance earned him a top rating of 7/10, making him the best player on the pitch for United. Despite the loss, Lacey's goal provided a glimmer of hope for the young midfielder, who showed promise in his early career with United.