Manchester United will host Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The match comes amid internal turmoil following the unexpected departure of player JJ Gabriel, who has requested to leave the club and will not feature in the game. Gabriel’s exit has left the team reeling, with manager Michael Carrick under increasing pressure after a controversial 1-0 defeat in the Manchester derby. Brighton, meanwhile, have started the season strongly, scoring 13 goals in four Premier League games. Fans are now eager to see how United will adapt to this latest challenge.