What happened. Michael Carrick brushed aside questions about his future, saying it will take a lot longer than one or two setbacks before he is concerned about his job. Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, saluted the 'extraordinary' Dowman.

Carrick dismissed talk over his position as United head coach.
He said one or two setbacks would not worry him.
Arteta described Dowman as 'extraordinary'.

“a lot longer than one or two”
— Michael Carrick

Carrick's stance signals calm at United, while Arteta's praise adds to the buzz around Dowman.

In this story

Read the full story at The Guardian →

More to read

Daily Mail Football

It's ANOTHER official blunder: Premier League panel says Sunderland were wrongly awarded penalty against Arsenal which enraged Mikel Arteta ... after refs chiefs apologised to Manchester United for costly offside derby call

GiveMeSport

Arsenal Ready to Sell 'World-Class' Star Against Arteta's Wishes as Man Utd Eye Late Deal

Metro Football

Michael Carrick makes Man Utd title claim as Arsenal begin Premier League defence

Metro Football

Mikel Arteta urged to sell Arsenal star after Man Utd transfer approach: ‘Needs to move’

Mirror Football

Mikel Arteta breaks silence on Myles Lewis-Skelly after Man Utd offered Arsenal star

CaughtOffside

“Answer is clear” – Fabrizio Romano gives update on under-pressure Premier League manager