- Michael Carrick has taken responsibility for Manchester United's disappointing start to the season, while insisting that recent setbacks are "not the end of the world" and refusing to view the situation as a “catastrophe”.
- The club currently sit 13th in the Premier League after winning just one of their opening four top-flight matches, and followed up a derby defeat against 10-man Manchester City with a 3-2 Carabao Cup loss to Brighton this week.
- The Carabao Cup defeat saw United collapse after taking a 2-0 lead, marking the first time in 50 years the club has lost at home from two goals up and leading to fans booing the team off at full-time.
- Ahead of their fixture against winless Fulham on Sunday, Carrick called for a collective effort between staff, players, owners, and fans, expressing strong confidence that the team will quickly resolve their issues and improve performances.
- Carrick also addressed the media attention surrounding 15-year-old academy talent JJ Gabriel, urging caution and restraint regarding the exposure of such a young player amidst reports suggesting he could leave the club.
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