Kostoulas scores at 45' and overturns United's Carabao Cup tie

In the hot Wembley afternoon, the Red Devils seemed to dominate, but a 45th‑minute goal by Kostoulas changed the course of the Carabao Cup clash against Brighton, leaving Manchester United fans with a bitter memory of the evening.

The first half was flawless for the Red Devils, who closed the 45 minutes leading 2‑0. In the last minute of the first half, Kostoulas scored for Brighton, narrowing the gap. In the second half, Gross equalised at 65’, but De Cuyper restored the lead at 78’, finishing the match 3‑2 and prematurely ending Manchester United’s run in the Carabao Cup round of 16.

Aston Villa advances with Abraham

Aston Villa moved through without trouble, thanks to a brace from former Milan and Roma striker Abraham, which took the team to a clear 3‑1. The result left no doubt: the Birmingham side showed it is ready for the next round. A single goal against Everton will be enough to eliminate Wolverhampton from the competition.

Meanwhile, Fleetwood, a fourth‑division side, celebrated a win over Sheffield United, while Everton finished its match against the Wolves with a 1‑0 result. Coventry suffered a 1‑3 defeat to Aston Villa, confirming the Red Devils’ superiority on the day.

Tomorrow the schedule features the clash between Manchester City and Norwich, a fixture that will close the series of matches this week.