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Feckless Man United were dreadful and embarrassing at times. They almost got away with one, even after Rodrigo Bentancur’s idiotic headbutt. But now Michael Carrick faces a week of reckoning, writes IAN LADYMAN

IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Man United almost got away with it here. They were largely dreadful. But for the second home league game running, they failed to beat ten men.

By IAN LADYMAN · Daily Mail

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 7:16 PM

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Ian Ladyman argues Manchester United's poor display in a 1-1 draw leaves Michael Carrick under pressure.
The match finished 1-1 at Old Trafford following Dominic Solanke's stoppage-time equalizer for ten-man Tottenham.
Bryan Mbeumo scored United's opening goal before Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off.

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Ian Ladyman criticizes Manchester United's poor performance after drawing 1-1 against Tottenham Hotspur, arguing manager Michael Carrick will soon be under pressure. Bryan Mbeumo scored to put United ahead before Tottenham substitute Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw. Despite holding a man advantage, United conceded an injury-time equalizer to Dominic Solanke.

Ladyman argues United appeared poorly coached and lacked effort compared to Roberto De Zerbi's side. The result leaves United facing crucial upcoming away matches against Atletico Madrid and Leeds United, with boos heard at Old Trafford at the final whistle.

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