{
  "id": 15818167,
  "title": "Carrick says only wins can ease doubts over Man Utd future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/carrick-says-only-wins-can-ease-doubts-over-man-utd-future",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T22:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/21/carrick-says-only-wins-can-ease-doubts-over-man-utd-future"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has stated that only victories can dispel doubts about his future at the club. The team has struggled this season, winning just two of their 10 matches in all competitions. United has endured their poorest start to an English top-flight season in 40 years, being eliminated from the League Cup by Brighton and falling to a comfortable defeat at Atletico Madrid. Carrick, appointed as permanent manager in May following an impressive interim stint last season, remains focused on winning football games. He emphasized that the club can control the situation by improving their performance on the pitch. Carrick expressed no need for reassurance from the club's leadership, as he is fully aware of his role and responsibilities. The manager's prospects of turning things around have been further complicated by a mounting injury list. Lisandro Martinez, despite criticizing the club's transfer dealings, played in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Leeds but was substituted at halftime. Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, and Ayden Heaven will miss the upcoming Champions League trip to Como due to injuries.",
  "summary": "Michael Carrick said he needed no reassurances from the club's hierarchy to silence speculation ahead of a Champions League trip to Italian side Como.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Carrick says only wins can ease doubts over Man Utd future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/carrick-says-only-wins-can-ease-doubts-over-man-utd-future-15818563",
        "published": "2026-10-20T22:16:00.000Z"
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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."
}