- 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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