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Manchester United dressing room backs Carrick amid poor start to season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Manchester United dressing room backs Carrick amid poor start to season

Summary

Manchester United has begun its 2026-2027 Premier League season with five points from five games, marking one of the club’s worst starts in history. After being eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Brighton & Hove Albion, Michael Carrick remains supported by the dressing room. Players reportedly accept partial responsibility for the team's struggles. The squad views the recent draw against Everton as a missed opportunity, having conceded a late equalizer. Meanwhile, discussions regarding potential managerial changes have arisen, with Antonio Conte linked as a candidate to replace Carrick if necessary.

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By the Numbers

•United has five points from five Premier League matches this season.
•The team was recently knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton.
•Players privately acknowledge their role in the team's performance.
•Recent matches include a draw against Everton with late conceded goals.
•Antonio Conte is reportedly being considered for the managerial position.

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9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Insiders detail what Man United dressing room thinks about Carrick after disastrous start

What they're saying

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3Manchester United have made one of their worst starts to a season in the Premier League era under Michael Carrick.With five points from five games, this is United’s joint-lowest tally after five ma...
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