Man Utd 2-3 Brighton: Carrick feeling the pressure as familiar problems resurface at Old Trafford
Brighton came from behind to beat Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford, dealing another blow to Michael Carrick's tenure. Despite taking the lead, United collapsed in familiar fashion, conceding defensive errors and failing to control the game. The result means United have started the new season poorly, reinforcing the narrative of recurring struggles under Carrick. Brighton, meanwhile, continue to impress under their system, exposing United's structural weaknesses in both defence and midfield.
Read the full story at skysports.comAnother home defeat for Manchester United, and once again the optics around Old Trafford are bleak. Carrick's side showed flashes but could not sustain them against a Brighton team that has now turned Old Trafford into a regular source of points. Defensive fragility and an inability to manage games while leading remain the defining themes of this United team. For Brighton, it is further validation of their identity and recruitment model; for United, the questions about direction grow louder by the week.
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