{
  "id": 18517063,
  "title": "Carrick insists Man Utd can recapture former glories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/carrick-insists-man-utd-can-recapture-former-glories",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T15:07:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/06/carrick-insists-man-utd-can-recapture-former-glories"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has assured fans and supporters that it is not impossible for the club to recapture the former glories of its golden era under Alex Ferguson. In preparation for Sunday's crucial match against Aston Villa, which could mark his final outing in charge, Carrick emphasized the need for patience in rebuilding the team's success.\n\nCarrick's remarks came after a thrilling Champions League victory over Roma, where United staged a remarkable comeback from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 3-2 win. The Red Devils have endured a nine-game winless run in the Premier League, sitting outside the relegation zone only due to their superior goal difference.\n\nDespite the club's fortunes deteriorating since Alex Ferguson's retirement following the 2013 Premier League title, Carrick remains optimistic about United's potential to reclaim its historical success. He stressed that success does not come overnight and requires a period of time to build, with consistency being the key to maintaining it.\n\nThe former midfielder highlighted that United showed significant improvement last season, proving that progress is possible. However, he acknowledged that sustaining that progress will be the real challenge. Carrick's faith in the team's ability to turn things around was evident, as he firmly stated that anything is possible with the right approach and commitment.",
  "summary": "The Red Devils snapped a nine-game winless run with a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}