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'It's not on the radar' - Carrick dismisses speculation on Man Utd future

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has brushed off scrutiny regarding his job security following a difficult stretch of results, labeling talk of mounting crisis overblown. United currently sit on four points after four league fixtures, having already lost to Hull, drawn 2-2 against Everton, and fallen 1-0 at home to a Manchester City side reduced to ten men following Phil Foden's 23rd-minute dismissal.

The strain increased on Wednesday when Brighton eliminated United from the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 comeback victory at Old Trafford, marking the first occasion since 1976 that the club suffered a home defeat after establishing a 2-0 advantage.

Despite hearing jeers and harsh chants from the Stretford End, Carrick remains steadfast that recent setbacks are part of a normal cycle every team encounters. After guiding United to 12 victories in 17 matches upon taking the reins in January, he is demanding an immediate turnaround when the squad travels to Fulham on Sunday ahead of the upcoming international break.