Michael Carrick reacts to Manchester United slip into the relegation zone

Manchester United have slipped into the Premier League relegation zone ahead of the international break, adding pressure to the club after their disappointing result against Aston Villa.

Despite the worrying league position, manager Michael Carrick has praised his players for their relentless performance, highlighting their fighting spirit, commitment and determination throughout the encounter. The 4-4 draw at Old Trafford saw United twice recover from two-goal deficits, with Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu scoring late goals to rescue a point; the result was not enough to lift them out of the bottom three.

Carrick acknowledged the team's struggles, insisting they must eliminate defensive mistakes if Manchester United are to turn their season around. Despite praising the players' fighting spirit, the manager knows that improved results are urgently needed.

He was asked about his future at the club.

“I expect to move forward and keep working on the things that we’ve been working on and showing a lot of the good in the game today, tighten up on a few mistakes and win football matches”.

United now sit 18th in the Premier League table with just eight points from 10 matches, extending their winless league run to eight games. They will spend the November international break in the relegation zone, increasing the pressure on Carrick ahead of their next fixture against Liverpool.

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