Manchester United aim cup revival against Brighton at Old Trafford
Manchester United travel to Old Trafford to meet Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup. United have collected four points from four Premier League matches and were beaten by Manchester City in a game that featured a red card for Phil Foden. Brighton, coached by Fabian Hurzeler, arrive after a 5‑0 victory over Coventry and a recent FA Cup win over United at Old Trafford. The Seagulls have suffered only one defeat this season, a narrow loss to Chelsea, and will be looking to add another cup upset. Both sides see the fixture as an opportunity to boost confidence early in the campaign.
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Why it matters
A win could lift United’s confidence and change the direction of their early‑season struggles.
How this story developed
- Sep 15 Manchester United name rotated XI for Carabao Cup clash with Brighton amid injury concerns
- Sep 20 United’s upcoming cup match follows a league defeat that left them with four points from four games.
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