{
  "id": 8850784,
  "title": "EPL: Michael Carrick opens up on Marcus Rashford after Man United’s 1-1 draw with Fulham",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/epl-michael-carrick-opens-up-on-marcus-rashford-after-man-uniteds-1-1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T05:16:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/21/epl-michael-carrick-opens-up-on-marcus-rashford-after-man-uniteds-1-1-draw-with-fulham/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick provided insight into forward Marcus Rashford following the club's 1-1 draw with Fulham. United failed to secure a win, extending their winless streak to three matches. Carrick revealed that Rashford was substituted in the second half due to physical discomfort. The 28-year-old forward has struggled to score in six consecutive games since returning to the club. Carrick expressed confidence in Rashford's ability to regain his scoring touch, stating that the player posed a genuine threat and was frequently in excellent positions. Carrick also mentioned that he and the team would continue to support Rashford in finding his form. Rashford played alongside Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, frequently switching positions with the Brazilian. Despite his struggles, he recorded the most touches in the opposition's penalty area and attempted the most shots, six in total. His failure to convert chances is not due to a lack of opportunities, as he created four chances and missed one big chance. The future of the forward remains uncertain, with opinions divided among fans.",
  "summary": "Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick has offered his assessment of forward, Marcus Rashford following the team’s recent match against Fulham. The Red Devils were unable to secure a victory, settling for a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage, which extended their winless streak to three consecutive matches. Carrick addressed the media following the game, noting that […] EPL: Michael Carrick opens up…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Absolute disgrace – Gary Neville slams Man Utd players after Fulham draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/epl-absolute-disgrace-gary-neville-slams-man-utd-players-after-fulham",
        "published": "2026-09-21T05:07:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}