{
  "id": 13577748,
  "title": "Boos, anguish & fading belief -'worrying day' for under-pressure Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/boos-anguish-fading-belief-worrying-day-for-under-pressure-carrick-13577748",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T23:24:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/boos-anguish-fading-belief-worrying-205452774.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The second successive home Premier League match without a win for Manchester United has seen the team under severe pressure, with manager Michael Carrick facing a worrying day. This is the third time in as many seasons that the United boss has faced intense scrutiny before the end of the year. Last season, Carrick's side lost five of their first six games, while this season they have collected just six points from their opening six matches, their fewest since 1986-87. The self-inflicted damage this time was due to Tottenham, who despite being reduced to 10 men, equalised late on to claim a draw. Centre-back Lisandro Martinez was easily outmuscled by Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke, and goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to read the striker's deft touch that crept in at the far corner. Fellow former Manchester United captain Gary Neville observed the worrying day for Carrick on Sky Sports. United officials have backed Carrick, but fans are starting to question the team's performance, as evident in the boos during each half. The stats show that Spurs ran 5km more than United, and former Spurs captain Jamie Redknapp noted that if you outrun your opposing number, you will win games. However, United's midfield struggles to control games, and former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy added that United are losing the physical battle. Carrick himself admitted the team needs to put things in a positive direction quickly, and the pressure is mounting for him as he prepares to face old rivals Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday.",
  "summary": "It couldn't happen again could it? Another failure to beat 10 men increases pressure on Man Utd boss Michael Carrick after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Boos, anguish & fading belief -'worrying day' for under-pressure Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/boos-anguish-fading-belief-worrying-day-for-under-pressure-carrick",
        "published": "2026-10-10T20:54:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}