Big week for Carrick and Man Utd to turn critics into Baleba’s believers

Sky Sports' Danyal Khan writes that Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick faces a crucial October following a difficult start to the season that yielded only five points from five matches. United enter a challenging run of fixtures starting against Tottenham Hotspur, with Khan arguing that Carrick could face intense scrutiny if results do not quickly improve.

Khan highlights summer signing Carlos Baleba as a potential game-changer for United's struggling midfield following his recovery from a pre-season ankle injury. The £65m signing could make his debut alongside the return of Amad Diallo, providing defensive protection and ball progression that Khan believes the squad has lacked.