Southend dump United out of Cup

Freddy Eastwood’s first-half strike proved enough to send holders Manchester United tumbling out of this season’s Carling Cup.

Just 24 hours after celebrating 20 years as United manager, Alex Ferguson suffered one of the most surprise defeats of his entire reign.

Despite fielding a side containing Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, the visitors could find no reply once Eastwood had fired Southend in front with a superb free-kick.