United's record as League Cup holders

The Reds lifted the trophy, Erik ten Hag's first as manager in his debut season, courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at Wembley last February.

The omens look good for Ten Hag's team as we are unbeaten in our first outing on the back of winning the competition, posting four wins and a draw across the five fixtures in the past...

23/9/1992: Brighton (A) 1-1

Following our first triumph in the League Cup, beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the Rumbelows-sponsored competition in the previous campaign, Alex Ferguson's side travelled to the south coast to face Brighton & Hove Albion.

In a two-legged Coca-Cola Cup tie, we started with a draw, taking the lead through Danny Wallace, before…