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Carrick dismisses 'ridiculous' speculation on future

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has brushed off scrutiny surrounding his role, rejecting suggestions of an unfolding crisis despite consecutive home setbacks. United were recently eliminated from the Carabao Cup after letting slip a two-goal advantage in a 3-2 defeat against Brighton at Old Trafford, marking the club's first home defeat from that winning margin since 1976.

That disappointment swiftly followed a 1-0 derby loss against Manchester City, during which opponent Phil Foden had received a red card inside the opening twenty-three minutes.

Having collected four points from four league outings following an opening loss to Hull and a 2-2 draw with Everton, United now travel to Fulham targeting an essential victory ahead of the international break. Carrick, who achieved 12 wins across 17 fixtures after taking the helm last January, remains composed despite jeers from the Stretford End, noting that challenging stretches are inevitable and emphasizing that his squad has shown positive sequences in their performances.