Carrick demands more 'streetwise' Man Utd after Spurs setback
MANCHESTER: Michael Carrick said Manchester United need to become more “streetwise” and “stubborn” after they blew a late lead against 10-man Tottenham to draw 1-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's midfielder, has called for the team to become more streetwise and stubborn following their 1-1 draw with 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford. United have only managed six points from their first six Premier League games, the lowest tally for this stage of a league campaign in 30 years. The Red Devils were booed off at half-time and again at the end of the match after Tottenham, who started the day bottom of the table, dominated for long periods.
Carrick expressed his disappointment with the points haul, stating that the team needed to turn things around quickly.
The draw came after United had let their lead slip twice earlier in the season, against Everton and Brighton, despite being a man up in both matches. Tottenham had several chances to equalize, but Dominic Solanke headed in an equalizer for United in stoppage time, despite the red card given to Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur for a headbutt on Luke Shaw.
Carrick emphasized the importance of capitalizing on their lead and controlling the game better, suggesting that even with 10 men, a team leading should see it through. Tottenham remains winless in the league this season, but their coach, Roberto De Zerbi, was encouraged by his team's response, praising their courage, energy, and the character displayed in the match.
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