NEW DELHI: Manchester United, the reigning League Cup champions, began their title defence with an impressive 3-0 victory over Premier League rivals Crystal Palace during the third round on Tuesday. However, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Luton Town suffered surprising defeats to lower-division opponents.
Wolves initially surged ahead with a 2-0 lead but ultimately succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Ipswich Town, a high-flying team from the Championship, the second tier of English football.