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Carrick must share burden of Man Utd's underperformance with his players

Manchester United’s dismal start to the season—worse than any in 40 years—has left manager Michael Carrick under intense scrutiny, as his side continues to struggle with basic fundamentals. The team’s latest 1-1 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur highlighted persistent issues, including an inability to control games, hold leads, or adapt to playing short-handed.

Carrick’s post-match remarks admitted the team lacked cohesion, echoing fan frustration after three rounds of boos at Old Trafford. Despite a midfield overhaul this summer, including significant investment, the partnership of Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo has failed to deliver the dynamism or Premier League readiness expected of them.

Former player Gary Neville noted that while supporters remain patient, their dissatisfaction is growing rapidly, questioning whether Carrick’s steady leadership can reverse the team’s collapse from last season’s third-place finish to current chaos.

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