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Manchester United suffered a stunning Carabao Cup exit on Wednesday, losing 3-2 to Brighton after leading 2-0, prompting sharp criticism of manager Michael Carrick's side. Carrick called the capitulation unacceptable, acknowledging his team's performance fell well short of expectations. Despite the humbling result, Carrick maintained he does not feel under pressure in his role, though the defeat has intensified scrutiny on his management amid a difficult run of form for the club.