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Michael Carrick sent damning Manchester United verdict ahead of big week

Manchester United conceded a late equaliser against ten-man Tottenham Hotspur to mount more pressure on Michael Carrick

By Jack Flintham · Manchester Evening News

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 8:08 AM

Key Things to Know

A fan poll showed 87 percent of respondents do not believe Michael Carrick's Manchester United will turn things around soon.
Manchester United drew 1-1 against ten-man Tottenham Hotspur after Dominic Solanke scored a late equalizer.
Bryan Mbeumo scored United's goal, while Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur received a red card.

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces increasing pressure after 87 percent of surveyed Manchester Evening News readers expressed doubt that the team will turn their form around soon. The damning verdict followed a 1-1 draw against ten-man Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, leaving United 13th in the Premier League table.

In Saturday's match, Bryan Mbeumo scored for United before Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off, but Dominic Solanke scored a late equalizer for Spurs. Carrick now faces critical fixtures against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and Leeds United on Sunday.

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