Michael Carrick highlights positives despite Manchester United's 1-0 loss to City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Michael Carrick addressed the media following Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on September 13, 2026. Erling Haaland scored the only goal for City in the 60th minute after a controversial VAR decision overturned an offside call. Despite playing against 10 men, Carrick praised his team's attacking efforts, asserting their capability to create goal-scoring opportunities. He expressed the importance of moving on quickly, as United prepares for a match against Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup later this week.
- •Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for City in the 60th minute.
- •United faced City, who played with 10 men after Phil Foden's red card.
- •Carrick emphasized the team's need to move past this defeat.
- •United will next compete against Brighton in the EFL Cup on September 16.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Carrick identifies sole bright spot from 1-0 loss vs. Man City: Press Conference
"1 Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has praised his side’s attacking product, which he insisted was on show yet again despite the loss to Manchester City.Erling Haaland found the back of the ne...
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