Pressure Mounts on Carrick as Man United Face Fulham

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is under intense pressure after a dramatic League Cup collapse and a poor start to the Premier League season. The club's 3-2 loss to Brighton at Old Trafford on September 16, 2026, after leading 2-0, marked the first time in 50 years that United have lost at home after holding a two-goal lead. This defeat, their third in six matches across all competitions, has amplified scrutiny on Carrick as the team prepares for a crucial away fixture against Fulham on Sunday. United have won only one of their first four Premier League games, a home victory against promoted Ipswich Town. Their recent form includes a 2-0 loss at Hull City and a 2-2 draw at Everton, leaving them in the lower half of the table. Carrick acknowledged the team's struggles after the Brighton loss, stating, "Of course we can turn it around. We've got some really good players... We need to flip that and start winning games again." The pressure on Carrick is compounded by broader issues at the club.