‘I don’t feel under pressure’ – Michael Carrick responds after Man United suffer historic 3-2 collapse against Brighton

‘I don’t feel under pressure’ – Michael Carrick responds after Man United suffer historic 3-2 collapse against Brighton Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure despite Manchester United suffering a League Cup defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford last night. United looked on course for a comfortable victory after Shea Lacey marked his first senior start with an eighth-minute opener. Mason Mount doubled their advantage two minites later. However, Brighton produced a remarkable comeback to win 3-2 and send United crashing out in the third round. Charalampos Kostoulas pulled one back shortly before half-time, with Pascal Gross restoring parity after the break. Substitute Maxim de Cuyper then completed the turnaround four minutes later after being set up by Kostoulas. Carrick was forced to introduce captain Bruno Fernandes with 18 minutes remaining as United desperately searched for a response, but Brighton held on to claim a memorable victory. The result ended a 50-year record for Man United, who had not lost at Old Trafford after taking a 2-0 lead since Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-2 victory in 1976. It was also a third consecutive domestic cup defeat, following last season’s loss to League Two Grimsby Town and Brighton’s FA Cup victory at Old Trafford in January. Man United supporters made their frustration clear at the final whistle, with many leaving before the players completed their lap of appreciation while those who stayed booed the team. Carrick dismissed suggestions that he is under the cosh. “I don’t feel under pressure,” he said (via the BBC ). “Either way, that doesn’t bother me one bit. “What bothers me is winning games, having a good feeling around the place and a good feeling around the group to know we’re moving in a good direction.” The defeat comes just days after United’s 3-0 Manchester derby loss to City, leaving Carrick’s side with just two wins this season. United now face Fulham on Sunday in their final match before the international break, and Carrick will be desperate for a positive result.