Carragher backs Carrick: give United boss two more months

United's joint-worst Premier League start has pundits calling for calm — not the sack — as Carragher defends the man in charge.

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What happened. Jamie Carragher urged Manchester United to keep faith with manager Michael Carrick despite the club's joint-worst Premier League start, saying it would be 'ludicrous' to dismiss him now.

• Carragher wants Carrick given the full campaign to restore calm at Old Trafford.
• He doubts Carrick is a long-term fit but sees him steadying the club through a rocky spell.
• Gary Neville blamed the players, not Carrick, for the lack of effort in the Fulham draw.

“I think it would be ludicrous to get rid of Michael Carrick.”

— Jamie Carragher

United sit 12th after five points from five games, with pressure mounting before the next international break.

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