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  "id": 8783176,
  "title": "Carrick demands Man Utd response after ‘pathetic’ jibes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/carrick-demands-man-utd-response-after-pathetic-jibes-8783176",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T21:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/21/carrick-demands-man-utd-response-after-pathetic-jibes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Carrick maintained a defiant stance following Manchester United's disappointing 1-1 draw with Fulham, which marked their worst start to a Premier League season. The match ended in a draw after Lisandro Martinez's own goal put United behind. Matheus Cunha's 89th-minute equaliser prevented a more embarrassing result. However, the performance was far from satisfactory, with United lacking offensive creativity, defensive cohesion, and energy. This was a stark contrast to the team's earlier form, and it echoed previous seasons under poor management. Carrick, now a permanent boss, faces mounting pressure and criticism from former teammates and pundits. He acknowledged the importance of learning from the current struggles and the upcoming challenging matches against Tottenham and other top teams.",
  "summary": "Michael Carrick's side equalled their worst Premier League start set by Louis van Gaal in 2014-15, sitting 12th with five points after a 1-1 draw at Fulham.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Carrick demands Man Utd response after ‘pathetic’ jibes",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Carrick demands Man Utd response after 'pathetic' jibes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/carrick-demands-man-utd-response-after-pathetic-jibes-8785844",
        "published": "2026-09-20T22:46:08.000Z"
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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."
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