{
  "id": 7717981,
  "title": "Man United to turn to catalyst to take down bogey side of recent years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/man-united-to-turn-to-catalyst-to-take-down-bogey-side-of-recent-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/man-united-turn-catalyst-down-053500747.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United will welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Old Trafford in the third round of the EFL Cup tonight. The historic rivalry between the two sides has seen Manchester United triumph 23 times against Brighton's 10 victories, with five matches ending in a draw. Three key storylines have emerged to anticipate this thrilling encounter.\n\nFirstly, Brighton have long been considered a thorn in Manchester United's side in recent years. Despite Manchester United's league double over Brighton last season, the Seagulls have managed to secure five matches where the score was shared. In fact, Manchester United have only claimed four wins in their last 10 matches against Brighton, losing the other six. This underlines the fiercely competitive nature of this fixture.\n\nSecondly, Michael Carrick is set to make his debut as a Manchester United manager in this crucial cup match. Carrick's second half of the season last year was a dream, as he guided the Red Devils to third place in the league. After taking over in January, Carrick has not managed a cup match due to Manchester United's absence from Europe and previous cup exits. This will be Carrick's first cup match at the helm of Manchester United, adding an extra dimension to tonight's game.\n\nLastly, Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese magician, is expected to play a pivotal role in Manchester United's campaign. Even though Fernandes has scored four goals in his last five matches, he has occasionally struggled to find his form in certain games, notably in defeats to Hull City and Manchester City. However, history shows that Fernandes has performed admirably against Brighton, netting six goals in his previous encounters. The match promises to be a test of skill and determination for both teams, with Manchester United eager to break through Brighton's defenses and claim their place in the next round of the EFL Cup.",
  "summary": "1Manchester United welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Old Trafford in the third round of the EFL Cup tonight.The two sides have played one another 38 times in their history.The Red Devils have won 23...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}