Carrick takes blame for 'unacceptable' Man Utd collapse! 🔴⚽

Michael Carrick has openly labelled Manchester United's Carabao Cup elimination as "unacceptable," shouldering the blame for their dramatic collapse against Brighton & Hove Albion. In a historic turn of events not seen since 1976, United squandered a commanding 2-0 lead at Old Trafford, ultimately succumbing to a 3-2 defeat.

Carrick, who took on the head coach role in the summer on a two-year contract, expressed his deep disappointment following the match. While acknowledging the heightened scrutiny surrounding his position amidst United's poor start to the season, he remained defiant about not feeling under pressure. He stated, "I don't feel under pressure.

Either way, that doesn't bother me one bit.

When we win, people say I'm doing a good job, and if we don't win or we don't get results, then a lot of it's on me. So I accept that, I'm not hiding away from any of that."

The defeat compounds a challenging period for the club, which recently saw them concede a 96th-minute equaliser against Everton and suffer a loss in the Manchester derby. Carrick admitted that while these might seem like "smallish things," they have accumulated into a much larger sense of frustration and disappointment around the club.

He emphasised the urgent need for a response, especially with a crucial match against Fulham on the horizon. Despite the current struggles, Carrick expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back. "We have to find the answers for Sunday," he asserted.

Of course we can turn it around. We've got some really good players and it feels bad at the moment because we haven't had a great week, you know, or two or three weeks. But it doesn't mean you can't win another game of football quickly.

This period marks a significant test for Carrick and his squad as they aim to regain form and alleviate the growing pressure from fans and pundits alike. The focus now shifts to their upcoming fixtures, where a strong performance is essential to restore confidence and reverse their fortunes.

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