Michael Carrick is facing the first major crisis of his Manchester United managerial tenure following a dismal start to the new Premier League season. Despite the mounting pressure at Old Trafford, the club's hierarchy have reportedly reached a definitive conclusion regarding the former midfielder's immediate future.
Lisandro Martinez has come in for some criticism at Manchester United, but former Red Devils defender Paul Parker has told GOAL that more questions should be asked of Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro. The former is considered to have “no legs to get back”, while the latter looks like a “bag of nerves” when being asked to operate as a centre-half.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has voiced his deep concerns regarding the atmosphere at Old Trafford, suggesting that captain Bruno Fernandes is nearing a breaking point. With the Red Devils struggling for form, the club's record goalscorer believes a tactical shift is essential to prevent a complete fallout between the manager and his star man.
Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why he does not want to be handed a second Premier League winners’ medal as Manchester City’s long-running Financial Fair Play (FFP) case sparks title-stripping discussion. It has been suggested, with 114 charges hanging over the club, that the Blues could see several trophy triumphs scrubbed from their roll of honour.
Michael Carrick’s position at Manchester United is under intense scrutiny following a dismal start to the new Premier League campaign. As the Red Devils languish in the bottom half of the table, revelations regarding the manager’s initial hesitation to take the role have emerged, casting a shadow over his long-term suitability for the Old Trafford hotseat.