Carrick demands tougher Man Utd response after Spurs loss

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has called for his team to become more "streetwise" and "stubborn" following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford. The match saw United take a 1-0 lead late in the game, only for Dominic Solanke to equalise in stoppage time after Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off with a red card.

Carrick admitted that the team had been let down by a few mistakes that could have changed the outcome of the match. He emphasized the need for United to turn things around quickly and put themselves in a positive direction. Tottenham, who began the day at the bottom of the table, dominated large portions of the game and had several chances to secure a win.

However, United's inability to capitalize on their advantage proved costly. Carrick also highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong performance even when playing with 10 men, as demonstrated by other top teams like Everton and Manchester City. Despite the loss, Spurs' coach Roberto De Zerbi praised his team's response and expressed his desire to see the same character and energy displayed in future matches.