Carrick accepts blame for Man United slump, but ‘confident’ of a turnaround

Manchester United make worst start to a season in 40 years, but Michael Carrick ‘confident’ ahead of Bournemouth game.Published On 23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026Manchester United manager Michael Carrick mounted an impassioned defence of ⁠⁠his leadership on Friday, accepting responsibility ⁠⁠for the club’s collapse in form and saying he remains convinced he can lead the team out of their current crisis.Carrick’s position is under increasing pressure after United extended their winless run to seven matches in all competitions with Wednesday’s humiliating 4-1 ⁠⁠Champions League defeat at Como leaving them 20th in the table with three points.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Dembele to miss Ballon d’Or event as PSG game moved amid protests in Francelist 2 of 4Kenya’s marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir provisionally banned by AIUlist 3 of 4El Clasico: All to know about the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madridlist 4 of 4Hamilton calls for Palestine and DR Congo freedom as Rwanda takes F1 spotlightend of listBefore taking questions ahead of Sunday’s Premier League home game against Bournemouth, Carrick delivered an emotional opening statement, acknowledging supporters’ frustrati...