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Carrick and players share blame for Manchester United’s poor start
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The result came during United’s worst start to a league season in 40 years.
Manager Michael Carrick said his team could not get into the game, but the performance also raised questions about the players’ contribution.
United have struggled to keep leads and to play as a cohesive team.
Fans booed during the match, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with the team’s performances.
The midfield has been a particular concern, despite a major summer investment in that area.
The story gives no specific next step for Carrick or the team.
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham on Saturday amid their worst start to a league season in 40 years.
Michael Carrick and his players share responsibility for the team’s underperformance, according to Sky Sports.
United have yet to produce a complete performance, and supporters voiced their dissatisfaction with three choruses of boos.
The team struggled to control midfield and allowed Tottenham to win possession in United’s final third five times in the first half.
Carlos Baleba’s introduction after an hour lifted the stadium, and he completed 16 of 18 passes.
- Who
- Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, and Tottenham Hotspur.
- What
- United drew 1-1 with Tottenham during a poor start to the league season.
- When
- Saturday; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Old Trafford.
- Why
- United struggled to get into the game, retain leads and defend against Tottenham’s attacks.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We couldn't find a way to get ourselves into the game. With the ball, without the ball, we were off it.
I think the fans will stay with the project,
I don't think the boos are against Michael Carrick for one minute.
But what I would say is, they're turning quite quickly.
Manchester United turned to Michael Carrick to steady the team.
United drew 1-1 with Tottenham at Old Trafford, and supporters booed from the terraces.
Carlos Baleba came on for United and completed 16 of 18 passes.
- League-season start
- Manchester United’s worst in 40 years
- Match
- 1-1 draw with Tottenham
- Venue
- Old Trafford
- Tottenham’s first-half high turnovers
- Five in United’s final third
- Carlos Baleba’s passes
- 16 of 18 completed
Sources
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