Manchester United won the last of their 13 Premier League titles in 2013 as Sir Alex Ferguson walked away. A 13-year barren run has been endured, but are the Red Devils closing in on top spot once more? Former captain Steve Bruce has answered that question for GOAL, with Michael Carrick’s side being warned that they are a “long way short of Arsenal” at present.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has voiced his frustration with Michael Carrick after the Red Devils boss opted against handing wonderkid Shea Lacey Premier League minutes. Despite a comfortable 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, Rooney believes a major chance to develop the club's next generation was wasted.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has been urged to immediately replace Luke Shaw following the defender's disastrous performance during Sunday's 5-2 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town. Despite the team bouncing back with a resounding win, the left-back's alarming defensive vulnerabilities have led to severe criticism, labelling him as a core part of their ongoing issues.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick hailed his team's stubbornness and togetherness after they recovered from an early setback to secure a resounding 5-2 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. Driven by a brilliant Bruno Fernandes hat-trick, the squad showcased the exact winning mentality their head coach demanded following last week's defeat.
Former defender Gary Neville has warned Manchester United that their current backline will severely undermine head coach Michael Carrick if new signings are not secured. Despite massive recent investments in midfield and attack, the club remain vulnerable defensively and urgently need to sign a centre-back and a left-back before the transfer window shuts.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has strongly defended his squad after they were accused of lacking passion during their opening weekend loss to Hull City. The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 defeat against the newly promoted side, prompting fierce public criticism. However, the manager has quickly dismissed those claims as he prepares his team for a crucial clash with Ipswich Town.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has demanded an immediate response from his players when they host Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. The Red Devils suffered an embarrassing 2-0 defeat away to newly promoted Hull City on the opening weekend, leaving Carrick desperate to restore momentum in front of a demanding home crowd on Sunday.
Marcus Rashford has performed a significant U-turn on his Manchester United future by rejecting an approach from Turkish giants Fenerbahce. The England international, who previously seemed destined for a permanent exit to Barcelona after a loan spell away, has now committed himself to Michael Carrick's project at Old Trafford for the upcoming campaign.
John Obi Mikel has launched a scathing attack on Harry Maguire, claiming the defender was "never a Manchester United player" and should be dropped immediately. The former Chelsea midfielder believes Michael Carrick must make a ruthless decision at centre-back to avoid further Premier League disappointment.
Wayne Rooney has urged Michael Carrick to drop Luke Shaw and Andrey Santos from the Manchester United starting lineup ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Ipswich. Following a shock opening-day defeat to Hull City, the club legend believes major changes are necessary to bounce back, insisting that players must start taking personal responsibility on the pitch.
Manchester United have been dealt a significant injury blow after Amad Diallo suffered an ankle injury during a training session, ruling the winger out of action for approximately six weeks. The 24-year-old Ivory Coast international has established himself as a prominent figure in the first-team squad, making his unexpected absence a major concern for the coaching staff as the Premier League season intensifies.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has furiously rejected claims that his players lacked passion during their shock 2-0 defeat against Hull City on Saturday. The English coach clashed with a reporter during his post-match interview, describing the accusations as "ridiculous" and insisting that conceding from two set-pieces was the only difference between the teams.