{
  "id": 8825046,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T22:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/neville-calls-man-utd-pathetic-but-carrick-maintains-belief/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gary Neville, a former Manchester United captain, delivered a harsh verdict on his former team after a poor 15 minutes of play that saw Fulham score an own goal. Neville described their performance as \"absolutely pathetic\" and questioned the mental state of midfielder Michael Carrick. The match, played at Old Trafford in October 2003, ended in a 3-1 defeat for United. More recent losses, including a 7-0 defeat to Liverpool and 6-1 home draws to Tottenham and Manchester City, have only fueled frustration among fans. Newcastle's recent results have been mixed, with a draw at Fulham and a home defeat to Brighton after leading the game. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been under pressure to make changes, with Carrick defending his tactics and dismissing any concerns about the team's fitness. The club's financial situation and ticketing issues have also added to the fans' dissatisfaction. United manager Carrick remains focused on the long-term, emphasizing the importance of the season ahead and the club's potential to turn things around.",
  "summary": "Gary Neville took a deep breath after Lisandro Martinez's own goal put Fulham ahead just over an hour into what had been a laboured Manchester United performance, and delivered his verdict.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-20T19:44:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
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  },
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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."
}