# Carrick Under Fire as United Drop More Points Against Leeds

Another weekend, another frustrating draw. This is not what we signed up for, Reds.

Sunday’s stalemate against Leeds has left us asking serious questions about Michael Carrick’s reign at Old Trafford. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s leveller for the Whites means we’re still stuck on just one Premier League win from four matches, and the warning signs are flashing bright red.

The performance was worrying, plain and simple. Carrick’s team selection raised eyebrows, the formation looked disjointed, and we had absolutely no control of the game. This is Manchester United, not some mid-table outfit stumbling through another forgettable season. With the squad INEOS have assembled, including the likes of Benjamin Šeško, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo up front, we should be dominating these fixtures, not scraping draws and looking clueless.

The lack of rhythm is concerning. We’ve got quality all over the pitch. Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans should be dictating play in midfield, while new signing Carlos Baleba adds depth and steel. Yet somehow we’re producing performances that look confused and disjointed. Where’s the identity? Where’s the United we know and love?

Yes, it’s still early in the 2026-27 campaign, but these performances don’t inspire confidence. Carrick was given the permanent job in May after his spell as interim, and Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox clearly backed him. The problem is, right now he’s not showing he can take this team forward.

Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Como suddenly feels massive. We need a response, a performance that shows character and quality. The fans are getting restless, and rightly so. Carrick needs to find answers fast, because this current trajectory simply isn’t good enough for Manchester United.

✍️ This summary was written by the MUFC Fanatics SA team based on reporting from The Guardian.

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