{
  "id": 14071853,
  "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-14071853",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T23:44:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1554100/carricks-man-united-hungry-and-eager-fix-worst-start-decades"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has stated that his team is prepared to overcome their worst start to a season in 40 years. United drew 1-1 with Tottenham in the Premier League, leaving them with six points after six games, their poorest tally at the same stage since 1986. The team will face Spanish side Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday in an effort to improve on their one victory in the last six matches across all competitions.\n\nCarrick emphasized that his players are eager to turn things around, citing their strong second-half performance against Tottenham as evidence. He dismissed the notion that the current situation is a \"disaster,\" stating that his mindset is focused on overcoming challenges rather than succumbing to negativity.\n\nDespite the team's poor start, Carrick confirmed that Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo, who sustained injuries during the Tottenham match, did not travel to Madrid. He expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back, maintaining that their internal expectations and drive to succeed are the key factors in their quest for success.",
  "summary": "MADRID: Manchester United coach Michael Carrick insisted Monday his team can weather the storm after making their worst start to a season in 40 years.",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-12T18:14:46.000Z"
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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."
}