Match ReportGiveMeSportUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Carrick Under Fire as Man Utd Held by Fulham
United fans turned on their manager after a flat 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage left them with five points from five.
Fulham— – —
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Manchester UnitedCompetition
Premier League
Score
Fulham 1-1 Man Utd
Venue
Craven Cottage
United record
5 points from 5 games
What happened. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage, leaving them with just five points from their opening five league games. Supporters directed their anger at manager Michael Carrick for continuing to start an underperforming player.
- Fans labelled the player 'washed' and accused him of 'collecting a paycheque'.
- Supporters said Carrick is 'making a mistake starting him again and again'.
- United head into the international break with a poor points return.
“Carrick is making a mistake starting him again and again”
— Manchester United fan
The international break gives Carrick time to answer mounting criticism before United's next fixture.
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