Paul Pogba's stunning free-kick leaves Brighton goalkeeper rooted to the spot: Watch

Paul Pogba opened his account for 2020-21 campaign with a stunning free-kick against Brighton on Wednesday night. Frenchman came from bench to score United's third of night as Red Devils advanced to quarter-finals of Carabao Cup. 

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Carabao Cup results: Brighton vs Man United

Man United entered Wednesday's League Cup Round 4 fixture on back of a difficult away trip to AMEX - United snatched a late 3-2 win, courtesy of ar controversial handball foul. However, United's second trip to stadium fared much better as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored three past Seagulls to secure a comfortable win.

Solskjaer handed starts to several fringe players of squad, with only Victor Lindelof keeping his place in starting line-up from weekend's game. Despite being far from ir best, Man United's quality proved a bit too much for Brighton, who appeared far from side that troubled United over weekend. 

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Just before first half ended, Scott McTominay gave his side lead sending a thumping header into Brighton net. Juan Mata sent his free-kick floating into Brighton box which McTominay met with ease. Mata doubled United's lead in second half with a low finish into bottom corner. United's new-signing Donny van de Beek did well to find Spaniard with an inch-perfect backheel. 

Coming on as a second-half substitute for Danel James, Paul Pogba looked lively for his side, who were looking to settle tie once it for all. After coming close to finding net with a power header, Pogba did little wrong with his free-kick that left Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele rooted to his spot. Pogba's strike got a slight deflection off Brighton's wall before it sailed into back of net after striking near post. 

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Paul Pogba's first goal of new campaign sealed tie for Man United, who secured ir berth in quarter-finals of Carabao Cup. Man United join fellow Premier League sides Tottenham, Man City, Everton and Newcastle into final eight of League Cup. 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will w turn his attention to weekend fixture where Man United will welcome ir former boss Jose Mourinho to Old Trafford. Both, United and Tottenham will be looking for crucial three points when two sides meet on Sunday for an exciting Premier League match. 

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(Im Credits: Man United Twitter)