United players celebrate their victory. Photo. Reuters
For only a third time in the club’s history, United have reached the final of both the League Cup and FA Cup in the same season, also doing so in 1982-83 and 1993-94.
United goalkeeper De Gea told BBC One that it was a very tight game as they played a very good team.
“Brighton play really good football. We are now in the final but we have another big game on Thursday so we need to go home and recover.
“They were great penalties. I was prepared as always. I tried to put pressure on the takers. There’s still a long way to the final but it will be a big game against one of the best teams in Europe and the world.
“We showed at home we can beat them [Man City] so let’s hope. We are on the right track. One trophy, another final and fighting for the top four. It’s not enough but it’s a big step from last season,” he said.