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Michael Carrick responds to Gary Neville rant accusing some Man United players of behaving unprofessionally

Gary Neville recently accused "a few" of Man Utd's players of lacking professionalism during a scathing rant.

By Steven Railston · Manchester Evening News

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:30 AM

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Michael Carrick dismissed Gary Neville's claims about unprofessional Manchester United players, remarking that Neville "says a lot of things."
Gary Neville accused several squad members of poor lifestyle habits following a 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth.
No players have faced public disciplinary reprimands since Carrick became manager in January.

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick addressed Gary Neville's criticism accusing certain squad members of unprofessional lifestyle choices following a 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth. When asked during Thursday's press conference about Neville's comments regarding players not adhering to professional dietary and sleeping standards, Carrick dismissed the remarks by stating, "Gaz says a lot of things."

No players have faced public reprimands for disciplinary reasons since Carrick took charge in January. However, Manchester United has endured a difficult start to the current campaign, securing only two victories across their first 12 matches.

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