{
  "id": 8146504,
  "title": "Man Utd’s misery puts Carrick under pressure, Spurs feeling the heat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/man-utds-misery-puts-carrick-under-pressure-spurs-feeling-the-heat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:20:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/18/man-utd-s-misery-puts-carrick-under-pressure-spurs-feeling-the-heat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LONDON: Manchester United's recent losses have put pressure on midfielder Michael Carrick, while Tottenham Hotspur are desperate for their first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa. Carrick acknowledged the 3-2 defeat to Brighton as unacceptable and took responsibility for their third loss in six games. However, United's manager also expressed hope for a revival, emphasizing the need to focus on the upcoming match against Fulham, who are currently in the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Tottenham are struggling badly, having not scored a goal all season and sitting in 17th place. Their manager, Roberto De Zerbi, spent heavily during the summer transfer window, but the investment has not translated into success on the pitch. Spurs forward Omar Marmoush urged the team to stay united and push forward, despite the numerous setbacks. At the top of the table, Arsenal and Manchester City have set the benchmark for the rest of the league, both enjoying perfect starts to their campaigns. Arsenal sits on top of the table with four consecutive wins, while City is just behind them on goal difference. The pressure is on both managers to maintain their impressive form heading into the international break.",
  "summary": "Michael Carrick's willingness to shoulder the blame for the League Cup exit to Brighton will not spare him greater scrutiny if United lose at Fulham on Sunday.",
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        "title": "Man Utd’s misery puts Carrick under pressure, Spurs feeling the heat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/man-utds-misery-puts-carrick-under-pressure-spurs-feeling-the-heat-8151848",
        "published": "2026-09-18T01:20:53.000Z"
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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."
}