{
  "id": 6423414,
  "title": "Diogo Dalot calls out creeping habit threatening Man United’s shot at glory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/diogo-dalot-calls-out-creeping-habit-threatening-man-uniteds-shot-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T13:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/diogo-dalot-calls-creeping-habit-133500156.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United's start to the season has been underwhelming, with just four points from their first three matches. Wins against Hull City, Ipswich Town and Everton should have been straightforward, yet the team only secured one victory, the others ending in draws and a loss. Last week against Everton, United struggled to maintain their lead, squandering a winning opportunity. Fans' disappointment is palpable, as the draw felt like a loss, highlighting how crucial victories are to the Old Trafford supporters.\n\nDiogo Dalot, the Portuguese full-back, has warned his teammates about a creeping habit threatening to derail their pursuit of glory. Speaking to DAZN, Dalot noted that last season, United made a strong impression, sparking excitement among fans and teammates alike. However, starting poorly has been disappointing, particularly for the fans. Football is a game of wins and losses, but at a club striving to compete for and win trophies, consistently winning is essential.\n\nUnited has displayed competence in their recent matches, yet they have failed to turn those performances into victories. Despite their commanding presence, results remain paramount. The 20-time English champions must exhibit ruthlessness and tenacity when facing opponents, a trait they demonstrated effectively in their second-half performance against Ipswich. If United can rediscover that edge and inject urgency into their play, they will avoid the creeping losing mentality that could hinder their pursuit of glory.",
  "summary": "1 Manchester United have not had the greatest start to this campaign; four points from three games is disappointing.Hull City, Ipswich Town and Everton were, for some, fixtures that should have been e...",
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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."
}