Man Utd making it 'hard on ourselves' - Carrick

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick admitted his side made things difficult for themselves following a 4-4 home draw against Aston Villa. During the match, the team twice recovered from being two goals down to secure the result, according to BBC Sport.

Ahead of the fixture, Yahoo Sports noted that momentum from a midweek 3-2 Champions League comeback against AS Roma had eased pressure on Carrick. That victory featured tactical shifts such as high pressing and direct transitions, and saw 19-year-old Shea Lacey become the club's youngest-ever player to record a Champions League assist.

While there were suggestions that Lacey might be handed a start against Villa, The Manchester Evening News indicated that such a selection change might not occur despite Amad's recent struggles with form.

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