{
  "id": 14018543,
  "title": "Carrick's Man United 'hungry and eager' to fix worst start in decades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/carricks-man-united-hungry-and-eager-to-fix-worst-start-in-decades",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:14:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carricks-man-united-hungry-eager-181446597.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed his team's determination to rectify their disappointing start to the season, which ranks as their worst in 40 years. The Red Devils drew 1-1 against 10-man Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday, leaving them with only six points after six games - the lowest tally at this stage since 1986. United will face Spanish side Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Carrick emphasizing the need for a strong start to the match. He stated that the team is ready and eager to improve on their one victory in the past six matches across all competitions. Carrick acknowledged the possibility of criticism but insisted that his mindset remains focused on overcoming challenges and achieving success. He reiterated that the team's expectation and drive come from within, with no external pressure affecting their performance.",
  "summary": "Manchester United coach Michael Carrick insisted Monday his team can weather the storm after making their worst start to a season in 40 years.We know what we want, what we're capable of dong as a team... and that comes from us,\" said Carrick.",
  "key_points": [
    "Carrick's United aims to fix worst start in 40 years",
    "Drew 1-1 with Tottenham, 6 points after 6 games",
    "Eager to improve in Champions League match against Atletico Madrid"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}