{
  "id": 9096004,
  "title": "EPL: Why Man Utd is struggling this season under Carrick – Troy Deeney",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/epl-why-man-utd-is-struggling-this-season-under-carrick-troy-deeney",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:14:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/22/epl-why-man-utd-is-struggling-this-season-under-carrick-troy-deeney/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Watford legend Troy Deeney has shed light on the struggles Manchester United is experiencing under manager Michael Carrick during the current Premier League season. As of five matches played, United finds themselves in 12th position in the league table. The team has managed a single win, two draws, and two losses in their five Premier League matches under Carrick's guidance.\n\nDeeney, speaking on talkSPORT, believes the team's issues can be traced back to Carrick's attempts to force Marcus Rashford into the starting lineup. He remarks, \"I will make it sound like it’s a Marcus Rashford thing, but you had something that worked, with Cunha, Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes, and it’s just that number nine, that is an issue.\" The absence of Cunha, Mbeumo, and Bruno Fernandes, along with the return of Sean O'Driscoll, seems to have disrupted the team's already struggling dynamic.\n\nCarrick's decision to revert to his previous strategy, ignoring Rashford's performances, appears to be a significant factor in United's woes. The striker has failed to score a goal or provide an assist for the Red Devils since his loan deal with Barcelona expired at the end of last season.",
  "summary": "Watford legend, Troy Deeney, has explained why Manchester United is struggling so far this season under their manager, Michael Carrick. Man United currently sits in the 12th position on the Premier League table after five matches. The Red Devils have won one, drawn two and lost two of their five Premier League matches under Carrick. […] EPL: Why Man Utd is struggling this season under Carrick –…",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester United in 12th place after five matches under Carrick",
    "Deeney blames Carrick's insistence on starting Marcus Rashford",
    "Rashford's absence since Barcelona loan deal ends key factor"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Manchester United's struggles under Carrick stem from his attempts to fit Marcus Rashford into the lineup, disrupting a previously effective dynamic with other players.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/premier-league-early-season-takeaways-same-old-haaland-spurs-shambles",
        "published": "2026-09-22T06:27:28.000Z"
      },
      {
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        "title": "Egan's late career resurgence back to Premier League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/egans-late-career-resurgence-back-to-premier-league",
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      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}