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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick at the end of  the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage, London, UK on 20 September 2026.
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Michael Carrick looks to ‘positive signs’ in disappointing Fulham draw

Michael Carrick was doing his best to remain upbeat as he conducted his numerous post-match media interviews. ALEX CROOK searches for the positives.

21.09.26, 06:56 Updated 21.09.26, 06:57

Alex Crook

Alex Crook

Michael Carrick was doing his best to remain upbeat as he conducted his numerous post-match media interviews.

Carrick claimed there were ‘positive signs’ after Matheus Cunha’s heavily deflected 89th minute shot rescued United a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage that they did not really deserve. The United boss also felt his team created enough chances to earn what would have been only their second Premier League victory from a deeply disappointing opening five league games of the season.

Meanwhile his former teammate Gary Neville was branding the Red Devils’ performance ‘a disgrace’ and labelled the first 15 minutes of the second half as ‘the worst I have ever seen’ from a United side.

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