Manchester United exits Carabao Cup as criticism mounts on Carrick and Wilcox
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Manchester United's struggles continued with an exit from the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Fans expressed their discontent during the match, directing boos at manager Michael Carrick and his players. The scrutiny centers on recruitment, particularly after £155m was spent on midfielders while neglecting other crucial positions. Director of football Jason Wilcox faces criticism alongside Carrick as the club grapples with mounting pressure from supporters dissatisfied with performance.
- •Manchester United eliminated from the Carabao Cup on September 18.
- •Fans booed manager Michael Carrick during the match.
- •£155m was spent on three midfielders this summer.
- •Recruitment strategy faces scrutiny for neglecting other positions.
- •Jason Wilcox shares responsibility for the club's current woes.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Heat is on Carrick but Wilcox must share blame for Manchester United’s woes
"Recruitment is under scrutiny after £155m was spent on three midfielders while other positions were neglected There was a mix of boos and apathy as Manchester United slumped out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday in their latest depressing act in domestic cup competitions. A solemn Michael Carrick and his players were the target for the jeers. The director of football, Jason Wilcox, looked unamused on his way out of the directors’ box but he and the hierarchy need to accept responsibility for their actions. This is the natural course of football, where supporters know what is good or bad and give a rapid opinion to those whose wages they deem they pay. Carrick and his charges are the face of the club, the ones put up to speak with journalists and sent to promote the wares of sponsors. Continue reading...
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