England U23 Overview

Manchester United find themselves caught in a self-destructive loop that is preventing the club from returning to the summit of English football. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes the Red Devils have become prisoners of their own financial decisions, struggling to offload failing stars who sit on astronomical wages.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has delivered a frank assessment of the club's current predicament, conceding that their standing in the Premier League table is far from ideal. The Red Devils find themselves languishing in the bottom half of the division following a frustrating stalemate against Leeds United at Elland Road.

Things do not look encouraging

Harry Maguire has delivered a stinging assessment of the Manchester United dressing room, claiming his team-mates lacked the "bravery" required to secure victory against Leeds United. The Red Devils were forced to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw at Elland Road, leaving them languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table. The centre-back also lifted the lid on the internal reaction to Lisandro Martinez's recent criticism of the club's hierarchy.