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  "id": 8757705,
  "title": "Carrick refutes Neville's 'pathetic' claim - but Man Utd must improve",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/carrick-refutes-nevilles-pathetic-claim-but-man-utd-must-improve",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T19:44:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmly4pe6yrqzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gary Neville criticized Manchester United's performance after Lisandro Martinez's own goal put Fulham ahead in their October 2003 match. He described it as \"the worst 15 minutes\" he had ever witnessed and questioned the effort of midfielder Michael Carrick. Carrick responded by praising his team's strong finish, asserting that United was fit enough to handle the situation. The match came amid a disappointing period for United, including losses to Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester City, and a home defeat to Brighton. Supporter frustration is high, with the fanbase questioning the team's fitness and Carrick's decision-making. Carrick maintains that the club is on the right track, focusing on the long-term journey ahead, despite the current struggles.",
  "summary": "\"Pathetic\" Manchester United? Michael Carrick says not, but knows improvement is required to prove his old team-mate Gary Neville wrong.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Neville calls Man Utd 'pathetic' - but Carrick maintains belief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/neville-calls-man-utd-pathetic-but-carrick-maintains-belief-8764460",
        "published": "2026-09-20T20:33:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Neville calls Man Utd ‘pathetic’ – but Carrick maintains belief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/neville-calls-man-utd-pathetic-but-carrick-maintains-belief-8825046",
        "published": "2026-09-20T22:16:00.000Z"
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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."
}