Michael Carrick responds to Gary Neville's criticism after Man Utd draw

Michael Carrick defended Manchester United's performance in a 1-1 draw against Fulham on September 20, 2026. Gary Neville described a section of United's performance as 'pathetic,' leading to heightened frustration from supporters following recent underwhelming results. A late equalizer from Matheus Cunha salvaged a point for United after Lisandro Martinez's own goal had given Fulham the lead. Despite the draw, United's form leaves them 12th in the Premier League, trailing leaders Manchester City by 10 points. Carrick acknowledged the need for improvement but highlighted his team's effort in the closing stages of the match.

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