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Carrick told to urgently replace struggling Man Utd star

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.

Carrick: 'That mentality was what we relied on' in Ipswich rout

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.

Lisandro Martinez receives ultimate praise from Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand has heaped massive praise on Lisandro Martinez following Manchester United's thrilling comeback victory against Ipswich on Sunday. The former defender believes the Argentine is currently unmatched across world football when it comes to his exceptional passing abilities and composure on the ball, despite a late error during the entertaining encounter at Old Trafford.

"A resounding refereeing scandal": widespread mockery of VAR over the Maguire incident against Ipswich

The Red Devils crushed their opponent with five goals.

Manchester United v Ipswich Town - Premier League 2026/27

Why VAR allowed Maguire's controversial handball goal to stand?

Harry Maguire was involved in a highly controversial incident during Manchester United's dominant Premier League victory on Sunday. The defender handled the ball before an eventual own goal, sparking widespread debate among fans and pundits. However, VAR reviewed the specific build-up and allowed the strike to stand due to a unique loophole in the current handball regulations.