{
  "id": 15818563,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T22:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "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 the only way to quell speculation about his future at Old Trafford is through winning games. The Red Devils have won only two out of their 10 games in all competitions this season, marking their worst start to an English top-flight campaign in 40 years. They were eliminated from the League Cup by Brighton last month and suffered a narrow defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Carrick, who was appointed manager permanently in May, emphasized the importance of winning football games for everything to align properly. He asserted that he does not require reassurance from the club's hierarchy, as he is aware of his role and responsibilities. Carrick's efforts to turn things around may be hindered by a growing injury list, with several key players, including Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, and Ayden Heaven, set to miss the upcoming Champions League trip to Como.",
  "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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        "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",
        "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."
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