Carrick brushes off questions over his Manchester United future

Michael Carrick says he expected tough season start as he rebuffs questions about his role as Manchester United manager.Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026Manchester United boss Michael Carrick said he expected to have to ride out a storm at some point this season after a dreadful start to the current campaign.Carrick was appointed on a permanent basis after his successful temporary spell at the end of last season secured third place in the Premier League and a return to the Champions League.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Real Madrid President says Ceuta visit not related to ‘recent news’list 2 of 4Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal says he has experienced racism ‘a thousand times’list 3 of 4FIFA’s Infantino ‘must go, no ifs or buts’, blasts German FA vice presidentlist 4 of 4Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand Onend of listBut United have taken just four points from their opening four league games this season and were dumped out of the League Cup in a 3-2 defeat by Brighton in midweek after blowing a two-goal lead at Old Trafford for the first time in 50 years.“In terms of the future and ownership and how long I’ve got, it’s totally nothing. ...