{
  "id": 19106186,
  "title": "EPL: 'I don't like the results' - Carrick speaks on Man United's relegation battle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/epl-i-dont-like-the-results-carrick-speaks-on-man-uniteds-relegation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T05:58:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/epl-i-dont-like-the-results-carrick-speaks-on-man-uniteds-relegation-battle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick dismissed claims that his team is in a relegation battle after their 4-4 Premier League draw with Aston Villa. The match saw United face a daunting deficit, falling behind twice to Villa. However, two impressive comebacks by United helped them secure a point and avoid another loss. Villa took an early lead through Alysson and Nicolas Jackson, but Bruno Fernandes equalized for United just before halftime. Youri Tielemans then restored parity for United before John McGinn retook the lead for Villa. Leon Goretzka extended the advantage for Villa, but Manchester United refused to concede. Late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu completed another remarkable comeback, ensuring a draw for Carrick's men. Despite the draw, United fell to 18th place in the table after 10 matches, marking their lowest position at the stage of a league campaign since 1986. United has also endured an eight-match winless run in the league, a disappointing sequence they have only experienced once before in the Premier League era. When asked about whether United is now in a relegation fight, Carrick stated, \"We’re in November. I don’t like this situation or the results, but we can definitely do something about it.\"",
  "summary": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed suggestions that his team are facing a relegation battle following their dramatic 4-4 Premier League draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. The Red Devils found themselves in a difficult position after falling behind twice by two goals in an entertaining encounter. However, two impressive comebacks helped United […] EPL: 'I don't like the…",
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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."
}