{
  "id": 13712188,
  "title": "The deep-rooted flaw at Manchester United exposed by their latest false start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/the-deep-rooted-flaw-at-manchester-united-exposed-by-their-latest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:13:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/deep-rooted-flaw-manchester-united-093459570.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United's recent poor start to their league campaign has raised concerns about their ability to succeed under Michael Carrick. With only six points from six games, they have made the worst start since the 1986-87 season. Their lackluster performance was evident in their loss to Hull, where they struggled in the opening 45 minutes and were only able to claw back a draw against Tottenham. United's issues are not limited to their attacking play, as they have also conceded goals from crosses and after conceding leads. The team's slow start has led to speculation about Carrick's management style, with some suggesting he lacks the ability to galvanize his players. However, it is also possible that their lack of preparation and age of players may be contributing factors. Regardless, United's recent performances have been disappointing and have left many questioning whether Carrick is the right leader to guide them to success.",
  "summary": "IN FOCUS: United’s shambolic draw with 10-man Tottenham contributed to their worst start to a league campaign in 40 years – but this poor beginning is nothing new, writes Richard Jolly",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester United has made worst start since 1986-87 season with 6 points from 6 games",
    "Struggled in opening 45 minutes against Hull, clawed back to draw",
    "Speculation about Carrick's management style and team's lack of preparation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Gary Neville says two Manchester United players should not start together after Tottenham draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/gary-neville-says-two-manchester-united-players-should-not-start",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}