Manchester United, led by manager Michael Carrick, has equaled its worst start to a Premier League season, accumulating only five points from five matches. A recent 1-1 draw against Fulham, where Matheus Cunha scored a late equalizer after Lisandro Martinez's own goal, intensified the pressure on Carrick. This dismal run includes a 2-0 defeat to Hull, a loss to Manchester City, and a League Cup collapse against Brighton.

Former United defender Gary Neville publicly criticized the team's performance, labeling it "pathetic." Despite the mounting scrutiny, Carrick maintains a defiant stance, attributing the results to "fine margins" and expressing confidence in the team's ability to rebound after the international break. A crucial match against Tottenham Hotspur is next on the schedule.